Germany invites UK to reach improved Brexit trading deal
The German finance minister has issued an open invitation to the UK to reach a new deal to improve Brexit trading relations that would reduce trade barriers and “obstacles in daily business life”. Christian Lindner told the BBC: “This is a standing invitation for the UK: if you want to intensify your trade relationship to […]
Gatwick Diamond Initiative Welcomes New Procurement Initiative
London Gatwick Airport has introduced a new procurement initiative in partnership with Crawley-based firm mnAi to enhance local and regional business opportunities. This development has been warmly welcomed by the Gatwick Diamond Initiative (GDI), a business-led partnership committed to fostering the growth of new and established companies in the region. Brett North, Chairman of Gatwick […]
The New Gatwick AI Procurement Platform: What Might it Mean for Your Business?
A new venture between London Gatwick Airport and mnAi is taking flight, and its trajectory is aimed at fortifying the local business landscape. Let’s navigate through this development and reveal what the new AI Procurement Platform might mean for the local business domain. A Brief Recap London Gatwick, in association with mnAi, has unfurled a […]
Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2024 – entries now open
Entries are now open for the 2024 Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. Since their inception in 2009, these awards have recognised the outstanding achievements and contributions of businesses and individuals in the Gatwick Diamond region. The 2024 awards offer a diverse range of categories to suit industries and businesses of all sizes, including: Business of the […]
Plans submitted for £27m, 105,000 sq ft urban logistics development on former Sony site near Horsham
Chancerygate has submitted plans to speculatively build 105,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and industrial space in Southwater near Horsham, West Sussex. The proposed scheme will comprise seven freehold units ranging from 8,325 sq ft to 33,940 sq ft. The projected gross development value is approximately £27m. The 4.59 acre site, which was […]
New Council Plan to deliver fresh vision for Horsham District
At a Horsham District Council meeting this month, councillors adopted a new Council Plan which sets out a fresh vision and corporate priorities for the Council for the next four years. The newly adopted plan identifies four main themes: Supporting local people and communities – providing help in tough times and building an environment where our […]
Horsham Museum partners with Collyer’s College to nurture heritage careers
A partnership has been agreed between Horsham District Council’s Museum and Art Gallery and Collyer’s Sixth Form College to support early career development in the heritage sector. Recognising that career path opportunities for young people in the heritage sector are traditionally difficult to access, the Council’s Museum and Art Gallery has entered into a formal […]
Reigate & Banstead launches £100k fund to boost local towns
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has announced it is making £100,000 available to boost the vitality of its towns and villages. The Council hopes the new “Town Centre Vitality Fund” will support activities and events aimed at increasing footfall and visitor experience in the borough’s high streets and local shopping centres. Council Leader, Cllr Richard […]
London Gatwick to enhance opportunities for local and regional businesses through new procurement initiative
Businesses within London Gatwick’s local region are set to be boosted through a new partnership between the airport and Crawley-based company, mnAi. Gatwick has partnered with data, insight and analytics platform mnAi – whose headquarters are at The Beehive in City Place, Crawley – to improve understanding of companies within the local and regional supply […]
The Tim Norwood Interview
Tim Norwood admits he still gets excited watching the planes take off at London Gatwick. After more than five years working for the busiest single-runway airport in the world, you’d forgive him if the novelty wore off. But not a bit of it. Especially with such a compelling, prosperous future for the airport and the […]