Government launches new Trade Strategy to protect and boost British business
British Businesses will be given greater access to global markets more quickly as the UK government publishes its first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU. The Strategy will make the UK the most connected nation in the world and secure billions worth of opportunities for businesses, helping deliver the economic growth needed to put money […]
How Gatwick Diamond’s Agility Offers Stability for FDI in a Time of Global Uncertainty
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is facing one of its most challenging environments in years. The economic backdrop is uncertain, geopolitical tensions are rising, and global supply chains are being reconfigured. These forces are combining to slow cross-border investment flows and make multinational companies more cautious about where and how they commit capital. But even in […]
Beyond the Numbers: Dr. James Zhan and Global FDI Shifts
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) used to be all about the big numbers. Countries chased capital like trophies – the larger the project, the better. But, according to Dr. James Zhan – one of the most respected authorities on international investment – the global investment landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. FDI hasn’t disappeared, but it […]
Government announces £29.9 million investment in West Sussex transport networks
West Sussex’s transport networks are to receive a £29.9m upgrade as a result of the comprehensive spending review, investing in increased connectivity, economic growth and better opportunities for local people. The £29.9 million that West Sussex, will receive over the Spending Review period represents a near 2% boost compared to plans under the previous Conservative […]
Government announces further £590m for Lower Thames Crossing
The government has pledged a further £590 million to take forward the Lower Thames Crossing, the most significant road building project in a generation and a national priority.. The new crossing will cut frustrating congestion at Dartford, better linking up motorists and businesses in the Midlands and North with key ports in the South East, […]
Surrey Technology Centre: rarely available wet laboratory for lease
The fully-fitted wet lab offers a versatile 245 sq ft innovation space within the flagship Surrey Technology Centre, at Surrey Research Park. The lab is an ideal space for a biosciences, medtech or health innovation startup eager to hone its proof of concept. Alternatively, it may be ideal for an SME or larger company that […]
UK aims to become world leader in AI-drug discovery
People around the world are set to benefit from new breakthroughs in AI-driven drug discovery to tackle previously untreatable diseases and transforming patient outcomes using British AI and research expertise. The government has announced a new project, the OpenBind consortium, to make the UK a leader in AI-drug discovery, as Imperial College announces it will partner with the […]
Transformative £86 billion boost to science and tech to turbocharge economy, with regions backed to take cutting-edge research into own hands
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce a transformative £86 billion in the Spending Review to turbo-charge the UK’s fastest growing sectors, from tech and life sciences, to advanced manufacturing and defence, as part of the government’s plan to invest in Britain’s renewal through our Modern Industrial Strategy. Britain will boost its world-leading status in research and […]
Gatwick Diamond Initiative Urges Regional Businesses to Respond to Gatwick Runway Plans
The Gatwick Diamond Initiative has issued a public call for businesses across the region to voice their views on the proposed Northern Runway at London Gatwick Airport, following its own formal response to the Department for Transport. In a letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, the business-led partnership representing over 45,000 enterprises in […]
Sussex food and wine sector explores digital tools for industry-wide benefits
A bold project in Sussex is using digital innovation to transform food and wine production for the better, with key support from the University of Brighton. The Growing Sussex project aims to develop the region’s agricultural and wine industries by integrating advanced private 5G technology, paving the way for smarter, greener farming practices while creating new opportunities for […]