Derby to receive £40m in jobs boost

On a visit to Derby yesterday, business secretary Vince Cable confirmed that Derby City Council will receive £40m for its programme bid under Round 2 of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF), supporting growth and sustainable employment in the area.
Fri, 9 Nov 2012
On a visit to Derby yesterday, business secretary Vince Cable  confirmed that Derby City Council will receive £40m for its programme bid under Round 2 of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF), supporting growth and sustainable employment in the area.
According to BIS, the programme will provide funds to support local business and "is expected to create around 3,000 new private sector jobs in the area in 2020, and develop local transport infrastructure.”

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