Brexit: Jobs 'at risk' over failure to replace EU funds

Up to 1,700 jobs are at risk over the failure to replace EU funds that were lost after Brexit, a consortium of community groups says

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The group said it has been seeking a solution from Stormont and Westminster departments for more than a year. The ESF had previously provided about £40m a year, which was 35% match-funded from Stormont, giving £54m in total. "Everyone accepts that the work of our members is invaluable to the most disadvantaged and marginalised in society who find it difficult to access employment," he added.

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