City Deal

The heads of terms for a growth deal for Mid Wales have been signed by the Welsh and UK government and the region’s local authorities, while the financial arrangements for £700 million investment in the Tay Cities region has been reached.

A 'changed mindset' that will see a greater focus on the UK's nations, towns and cities beyond London and England is behind pledges of new deals and growth funding in the Budget.

The UK Government has announced a boost for the Derry and Strabane City Deal as part of a £105 million economic package for the north west of the province.