NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Aug. 28 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release:

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600m pounds funding announcement: How Northumbria researchers evidenced the importance of HAF provision

* Government announcement confirms national commitment to HAF programme, after Northumbria research evidenced its positive impacts

* Funding news confirmed on day Northumbria hosts a major HAF event for 100 young people on campus