BIDS together worth £345m have been put forward from Yorkshire in the third round of the Government's Regional Growth Fund.

In all, 61 bids have been submitted from this region out of 409 nationally that are competing for a share of £1bn.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: “The Regional Growth Fund is already helping companies across the country grow their businesses and create jobs that last.

“£1.4bn has already been allocated to 176 businesses, which are expected to create a......for the full story register now for free or login below...