Gatwick Diamond hails success at UKREiiF 2025
This year's delegation hosted discussions, presentations and networking opportunities which focused on innovation, infrastructure and sustainable growth; across the three day event...
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CUBE RE acquires Manor Royal site
CUBE RE has acquired the 2.2 acre development site which will provide 100,000 sq ft of multi-let warehouse and self-storage space...
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The Gatwick Diamond has a diverse economy valued at over £24 billion
June 2025
Surrey Technology Centre: rarely available wet laboratory for lease
The fully-fitted wet lab offers a versatile 245 sq ft innovation space and is ideal for biosciences, medtech or a health innovation start-up eager to hone its proof of concept. It would also be ideal for an SME or larger company requiring additional lab space for a specific research project...
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June 2025
Government provides further £590m for Lower Thames Crossing
As the most significant road building project in a generation, the government hopes the new crossing will cut congestion at Dartford and better link up businesses in the Midlands and North with key ports in the South East, spreading growth across the country...
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June 2025
How the Gatwick Diamond's agility offers stability for FDI in a time of global uncertainty
Foreign Direct Investment is facing one of its most challenging environments in years. But even in this tumultuous climate, some regions are standing out for their stability, adaptability and long-term opportunity. In this article, the GDI makes the case for the Gatwick Diamond region...
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June 2025
Government launches new Trade Strategy to protect and boost British businesses
The government has stated British businesses will be given greater, and quicker, access to global markets as it publishes its first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU. Aiming to make the UK the most connected nation in the world, the Strategy will secure jobs and deliver economic growth...
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June 2025
London Gatwick announces new CEO
Pierre-Hughes Schmit has been announced as the new CEO, effective from 1 September 2025. Stewart Wingate has been appointed in a new role as the Managing Director of UK Airports for VINCI Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners...
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June 2025
Connected Crawley latest networking event
Manor Royal BID, Freedom Works and Gatwick Diamond Business have announced the next Connected Crawley networking event will take place on Tuesday 8 July, from 8:30am to 10:30am at the town's Astral Towers...
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June 2025
Government confirms £29.9 million investment in West Sussex transport networks
West Sussex's transport networks are to receive the funding to upgrade existing infrastructure. The government hopes this will result in increased connectivity, economic growth and better opportunities for local people...
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June 2025
Get ready for 2025's employment law changes with the University of Chichester
On Tuesday 1 July, the University's legal expert, Keith Sinclair, will break down the most important upcoming changes to employment law. This free event will look at updates to the Equality Act 2010, progress of the Workers' Rights Bill and key court rulings that all employers need to be aware of...
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June 2025
Sussex food and wine sector explores digital tools for industry-wide benefits
A pioneering project in Sussex is using digital innovation to transform food and wine production. Supported by the government's 5G Innovation Regions programme, the Growing Sussex project combines modern technology with traditional agricultural knowledge, and aims to encourage smarter, greener farming practices and boost the local economy...
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June 2025
UK aims to become world leader in AI-drug discovery
The new OpenBind consortium will use breakthrough, experimental technology to generate the world's largest collection of data on how drugs interact with proteins. Led by some of the world's leading scientists, the consortium will close critical data gaps, drive breakthroughs in healthcare and help harness the transformative potential of engineering biology...
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June 2025
£86 billion science and technology boost for regions to deliver cutting-edge research
From exploring new drug treatments and longer lasting batteries, to new AI breakthroughs, the government hopes the funding will drive new jobs and economic growth. It will also mean local leaders have government backing to develop innovation clusters to unlock regional talent and opportunity...
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