UK permits ‘world-first’ flight powered by sustainable fuels
Britain’s aviation regulator announced Monday it has issued Virgin Atlantic with a permit for a “world-first” transatlantic flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said permission for the planned November 28 flight from London to New York follows successful “technical reviews” of the request by the British airline, […]
UN to seek assurances UK will not renege on net zero pledge
The UN secretary-general, António Guterres, will be seeking assurances from the UK that there will be no reneging on climate promises, after Rishi Sunak’s rowing back on green measures. The UN is concerned that countries may be backsliding on pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions sharply, to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C above pre-industrial […]
Food price rises slow to lowest in more than a year
The rate at which food prices are rising has fallen below 10% for the first time in more than a year, according to new data. Research firm Kantar says prices across supermarkets were 9.7% higher in the four weeks to the end of October, compared to a year before. It is the slowest rise since […]
Bank holds interest rates and warns it’s too early to cut
The UK economy is likely to see zero growth until 2025, while interest rates remain high for longer or rise further, the Bank of England has warned. It came as the Bank left rates on hold for the second time in a row at 5.25%, the highest level in 15 years. Rishi Sunak has pledged […]
Planning Inspectorate extends DCO submission deadline for Gatwick’s Northern Runway
A a technical fault with the Planning Inspectorate’s DCO website meant users were unable to make submissions on the final day of the Gatwick Northern Runway submission period, which was due to end at 23:59 on Sunday 29 October. The fault has been resolved and, as a result of the premature closure, the Planning Inspectorate […]
Second phase of Manor Royal highways improvement scheme completed
The second phase of the scheme, started in February 2023 has been completed and will deliver substantial improvements to Manor Royal Road, including the Manor Royal/Gatwick Road Roundabout, a brand-new eastbound bus lane along Manor Royal Road and carriageway resurfacing along Manor Royal Road. The improvement scheme is a partnership between West Sussex County Council, […]
Vivisol announces opening of new Manor Royal building
Home care services company, Vivisol, has officially opened its new building, Palladian, on the Manor Royal. The official opening was attended by the Mayor of Crawley, Jilly Hart, MP for Crawley, Henry Smith MP and the President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce, Alessandro Beluzzo. Stephen Cottee, Managing Director, expressed his enthusiasm stating, “The opening […]
Crawley company, Vent-Axia, scoop industry award
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning ‘Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year’ category at the prestigious HVR Awards 2023. Scooping the award for the Vent-Axia Sentinel Apex, the next generation of commercial heat recovery ventilation, the Manor Royal-based company received the accolade at a glittering awards ceremony in London. Vent-Axia beat stiff competition […]