The Gatwick Diamond Localism Imperative
How Devolution Can Help Gatwick Diamond to Thrive in the New Era of Protectionism The Gatwick Diamond area is heavily reliant on international trade and could be negatively affected by protectionist policies. The risks include reduced FDI, trade barriers, supply chain disruptions, brain drain, and increased domestic competition. Localism and devolution can mitigate these risks […]
Gatwick Diamond Initiative Welcomes UK Government’s Stance on Infrastructure Growth
The Gatwick Diamond Initiative has welcomed the UK Government’s support for infrastructure growth, highlighting London Gatwick Airport’s proposed Northern Runway as a less disruptive, quicker to build and more cost-effective to deliver than Heathrow’s recently approved third runway. The government’s backing of Heathrow’s expansion has reignited discussions on UK airport capacity, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves […]
London Gatwick’s growth plans could provide significant economic boost to UK-China connectivity
London Gatwick’s expansion plans could significantly boost the economy and UK-China connectivity as demand continues to grow, with an almost 265% year-on-year rise in passenger volumes between Gatwick and China, claims the airport. The airport saw almost 550,000 passengers travelling to China in 2024, up from more than 150,000 in 2023. China’s three largest carriers […]
Have your say on the future of the South Downs National Park
An eight-week consultation has been launched by the South Downs National Park, inviting views on how and where development takes place within the Park. The South Downs Local Plan is being reviewed to ensure it remains up-to-date and addresses important issues such as nature recovery, climate change, affordable housing and helping local communities to thrive. […]
Prime Minister sets out blueprint to turbocharge AI in the UK
Artificial intelligence will be unleashed across the UK to deliver a decade of national renewal, under a new plan announced by the Government. The Prime Minister is throwing the full weight of Whitehall behind this industry by agreeing to take forward all 50 recommendations set out by Matt Clifford in his game-changing AI Opportunities Action Plan. AI is already […]
UK AI sector attracts £200 million a day in private investment since July
The UK Government has claimed an average of £200 million in private sector investment has been funnelled into the UK’s world leading AI sector a day since last summer – an average of more than £8.3 million every hour – fuelling the government’s Plan for Change to fix the foundations of the economy. More than £14 […]
Brighton & Hove City Council agrees to the release of the i360’s debt ahead of a sale
The city’s Cabinet members have agreed to release the debt owed to the council by Brighton i360 ahead of a potential sale. They have also agreed to commission an investigation into the original decision to loan public money. Following the decision of the board of Brighton i-360 Limited to file for administration, a prospective buyer […]
University of Chichester Presents: An EDI workshop, Beyond box-ticking – A business imperative?
With a new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Symeon Dagkas, and a new vision for the future, the University of Chichester is keen to expand the scope of its expertise and work closely with businesses across the region. The University is particularly keen to develop joint collaborations, innovative projects and build connections between the University’s diverse pool of […]
K2 Crawley to benefit from £2.5 million investment
K2 Crawley will benefit from £2.5 million investment in upgrading its health and fitness facilities starting from Spring this year. Everyone Active has been managing the leisure centre in partnership with Crawley Borough Council since November 2018. This funding agreement, which has been approved by Full Council and is subject to contract, will see Crawley […]
Sussex councils agree to submit expression of interest to devolution priority programme
The Cabinets of the three Sussex upper tier Councils have agreed to submit an expression of interest indicating support for a Sussex Mayoral Strategic Authority which could unlock new money and powers for the region. The Government’s white paper on English Devolution states that Mayoral Strategic Authorities will bring funding and local decision-making powers down […]