Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is on an urgent mission to buy its second air ambulance with the launch of a £1 million ‘Buy it for Life’ fundraising appeal so that it can reach more patients and save even more lives in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

This London-based infrastructure services company is rapidly growing, working across some of the largest construction projects around the world, with a strong track record in delivering data centres, utilities and aviation projects across Europe.   The Kreston Reeves team was led by Corporate Finance Director Craig Dallender, Corporate Finance Manager Sakshi Gupta and Corporate Finance Assistant Managers Mark Cheung and Victoria Sunley. Tax advice was provided by Corporate Tax Senior Manager Mohammed Mujtaba.   Craig Dallender said: “We are delighted to work alongside this infrastructure services company and HSBC on this innovative funding facility. It will further contribute to the growth and development of this market-leading infrastructure developer.   “Kreston Reeves has a strong Corporate Finance team that can bring forward new and novel funding facilities for UK businesses.”   The Company’s Chief Financial Officer said: “As a company we never stay still. We embrace change and thrive on new challenges, constantly looking to break into new sectors, new countries and new opportunities. This funding facility from HSBC will help support that and we thank Craig and the Kreston Reeves team for their support in securing this new facility.”

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has launched a national poetry competition in partnership with Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho.

This free, seven-day email course will introduce you to some of the wildflowers. The Wilder Ouse project has been busy creating cascading ponds on farmland.

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Work to improve the passenger experience at London Victoria station is almost complete with new ticket gates set to come into use between spring and summer

Free sounds tempting, doesn't it? But is free entry to the Tunbridge Wells Business Show on November 7th worth your time? Absolutely! Here's why...

SHW has been appointed to oversee the Facilities Management for Norfolk House in Croydon, marking a significant step in the management of the property following its recent acquisition by a private investor.

Passengers at Finsbury Park station are now enjoying brighter journeys thanks to a colourful mural created by a local community project.

The Create Building, Crawley, has been awarded a rating of Excellent for its design, construction and impact on the environment after going through one of leading globally-recognised appraisal processes, placing the scheme in the top 10 percent of new commercial buildings in the UK.

It’s nesting season – but did you know that not all birds nest in trees? Ground nesting birds such as Skylark and Lapwing are especially vulnerable to disturbance. Nests can be destroyed and adult birds frightened off.

In light of a recent case that cost a family an extra £15,000, Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter is urging people to securely store their wills and keep them regularly updated to avoid significant complications and unnecessary expenditure for loved ones left behind.

Do your tax affairs and investments need a make-over? Sussex and South East accountants Carpenter Box surveyed the post-Budget landscape at an Investment & Tax seminar in Horsham, offering practical tax saving tips and insights on wealth management.

Growth in business can mean many things…from profit, margins, scale, your team and more. How you grow is closely tied to your business direction, and your operations, systems and processes need to keep pace to support and enable that growth.

Having been challenged recently to justify ‘return on investment’ for management development courses and programmes, I gathered together some ideas… and hope the following helps/interests you…

Spring is a busy time for wildlife, and a perfect opportunity to get out and explore what nature has to offer.

To make the region’s rail network more accessible for blind and partially sighted passengers, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is working with Sight Loss Councils to extend the free use of an innovative guiding app to eight more stations.

SHW has announced the appointment of its new Regional Heads commencing 1st April 2024 for a period of five years.

This event – exclusively for construction professionals in West Sussex – will give you a solid foundation in how the industry is shaping up to meet the challenge of becoming net zero and help keep you ahead of the curve.

April will mark a significant milestone in the UK’s employment landscape with the introduction of the UK Government’s Flexible Working Bill and changes to Flexible Working Legislation. This shift isn’t just a minor tweak in employment law; it’s a transformative move that acknowledges the evolving needs and expectations of the modern workforce. However, despite this progressive step, there’s a lingering skepticism in some industries about the feasibility of flexible working. The common misconception is that certain sectors can’t adapt to this model, but the truth is, flexible working is not a one-size-fits-all concept. It’s versatile, adaptable, and, most importantly, beneficial for both employees and employers.