“Now Let’s Build on This!”: Gatwick Diamond UKREiiF Delegation Success Triggers Business Leader’s Rally Cry
The Gatwick Diamond delegation has returned from a successful showcase at UKREiiF 2024, with new connections and partnerships poised to enhance regional growth and collaboration. The Gatwick Diamond Initiative, along with local and regional authorities and private sector affiliates, participated in UKREiiF 2024 in Leeds from 21-23 May. The event attracted over 12,000 investors, developers, […]
Oander: Success, Gatwick and Excitement for UKREiiF
What makes a company truly stand out in the construction industry? Meet Ben Davies from Oander. Ben is part of the Invest Gatwick Diamond consortium, which is making its debut at the UKREiiF event in Leeds. Oander, a property and construction consultancy based in Horley, is ten years in the making. The consultancy has […]
UKREiiF Event Heralds New Collaborative Future for the Gatwick Diamond Region
The Chairman of the Gatwick Diamond Initiative has predicted a new era of collaborative action in the region. Brett North’s prediction comes as the Gatwick Diamond region is set to showcase its investment potential at UKREiiF 2024, marking its first-ever delegation to the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum. The Gatwick Diamond Initiative, in […]
UKSIF report: sustainability policies could attract £100bn of inward investment to UK
After years of trail-blazing and being ranked number one on the Global Green Finance Index, the UK’s world-leading position is under threat. A new report from the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) demonstrates a lack of urgency from policymakers in completing a clear and stable financial services regulatory framework is hindering the UK’s […]
Is the end of the package holiday provider near? Surrey University research into blockchain technology could revolutionise travel
Forget the middleman – blockchain technology could lead to the end of the traditional package holiday provider, putting power back into the hands of customers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The research looked into user acceptance of blockchain-based sharing platforms similar to Airbnb. The study found that blockchain technology could […]
81 species identified in Sussex seas – Sussex University study supports future of marine recovery
A new study by a University of Sussex research team, led by Prof Mika Peck and Dr Valentina Scarponi, has identified 81 different marine species along our Sussex coastlines, including tope shark, tub gurnard fish and the critically endangered European eel. The study released today (Tuesday 30 April) shows how using a combination of two […]
Brighton University researchers awarded £500k to explore ways to make manufacturing more environmentally sustainable
The award is part of a multimillion-pound research hub involving six universities plus industry partners and local authority support to aid the UK’s transition to a circular manufacturing ecosystem. The research is part of the RESCu-M2 hub, led by the University of Birmingham, with focus on transforming the sustainable use of critical materials and improving the […]
Local business leaders across Sussex tell Chancellor: Keep graduate visa route to protect research and innovation
Business groups have joined university and business leaders to warn the government against watering down or scrapping the graduate visa route. In total, 17 leaders from Chambers of Commerce and business networks from across the UK have collectively written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Local signatories were: Sarah Springford, Chief Executive, Brighton Chamber of […]
Crawley’s Create Building signs commercial tenant
Chubb Ltd. has signed a lease for the seventh floor and will move into the building, on The Boulevard in Crawley town centre, in the coming months. The Create Building is a nine-storey building with 5.5 floors of Grade A commercial office space. It’s owned by Crawley Borough Council and rental income will help maintain […]
London Gatwick contributes £5.5 billion to UK economy in 2023 and supports landmark UKREiiF delegation to attract investment into the region
Airport also supports 76,000 jobs – with residents in the local area benefitting most. Delegation to showcase the region at leading inward investment event for the first time. Event will be attended by senior investment decision makers from across the globe. London Gatwick generated £5.5 billion for the UK economy and supported over 76,000 jobs in 2023 –levels close […]