Gov emissions scheme to reduce sale of carbon allowances
The government has announced tighter emission limits for industries under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, with the publishing of the 2024 carbon allowance auction calendar. The 2024 calendar for the UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme will limit the number of carbon allowances for companies to buy in 2024 to 69 million – 12.4% fewer than in […]
Coast to Capital’s new Growth Hub website goes live
The brand-new website for the Coast to Capital Growth Hub is now live. With a fresh look and enhanced functionality, the new Growth Hub website is designed to cater to evolving business needs across the South East. The new site includes a wealth of valuable resources, interactive features, and expert insights that will help businesses to […]
Event: Arts, Culture and Business collide on the Manor Royal
On Tues 17th October, The Manor Royal BID, in partnership with Gatwick Production Studios and Creative Playground, will host a VIP event celebrating the worlds of business, creativity and culture. The event will be held between 6 – 8:30pm at the Gatwick Production Studios. Read more here
Meet the Heart Behind Gatwick Turret: Rai Bhanot
Rai Bhanot is the owner of Gatwick Turret, a hotel that offers a blend of classic English charm and modern comforts, nestled just half a mile from Gatwick Airport. This isn’t just any hotel. It’s a testament to preserving warmth and authenticity in a fast-paced world. In our latest interview, we sit down with […]
Ridgeview Winery: The Headline Act in a Sussex Visitor Story
In the heart of East Sussex lies a family-owned winery that has been making waves in the world of English sparkling wine for almost 30 years. With award-winning wines and a commitment to sustainable viticulture, Ridgeview Winery (ridgeview.co.uk) is a success story worth drinking to! Not only an award-winning Winery but also a driving […]
Growing Green event for horticulture businesses 18th Oct
The Let’s Go! Net Zero initiative’s next event will be at the Tinwood Estate, Chichester. The afternoon will kick off with a lively panel discussion with local growers, sharing their real-life business stories. Delegates will hear how other businesses in the sector are making sustainability work for them while increasing the environmental and social value […]
UK Space Agency unveils £65m for ‘high-risk, high-reward’ space innovations
The UK Space Agency has unveiled £65m of funding for “high-risk, high-reward” technologies to boost Britain’s space sector. The funding is open to bids from British organisations developing new space technologies, satellite applications and other services. Funding is being split into tranches, with the first £34m now open to proposals and the rest spread out […]
Government to hire 2,500 people for digital roles by 2025
The Cabinet Office has announced plans to hire a further 2,500 digital and technology roles in government by June 2025. The commitment to increase the amount of digital talent in Whitehall comes as part of a three-year roadmap published by the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) in June 2022. This includes a digital apprenticeship […]
Calls for empty business rates relief to be extended to 12 months
The British Property Federation (BPF) has called on the government to extend the period of business rates relief to 12 months and reintroduce a 50% rate cut for long-term empty stores in a bid to revitalise the high street. Owners of vacant shops currently have a three-month exemption from business rates to upgrade stores as […]
Water companies plan £96bn investment by 2030
Water companies in England and Wales are planning to splash £96bn on infrastructure upgrades between 2025 and 2030 – their largest-ever investment in a five-year cycle. The proposals unveiled include building 10 new reservoirs, reducing leakage by a quarter from 2020 levels and installing technology at sewage works to remove more than a million tonnes […]