Gatwick-based MHA Rolls Out Nationwide Foundation to Tackle Youth Financial Literacy Gap
National accountancy and advisory firm MHA, the UK member of Baker Tilly International, has launched a new charitable foundation aimed at improving financial literacy among young people. The MHA 1892 Foundation will offer grants of up to £3,500 to initiatives that promote financial education and help young people develop key career and life skills. Funds […]
Government announces 30-year funding package for new mayoral areas; but Sussex election delayed until 2028
The government claims more homes, better high streets and support for small and medium businesses are all on the way as six fast-tracked devolution areas have secured a multi-billion-pound long-term funding package. Ministers have confirmed almost £6 billion over the next 30 years, with almost £200 million to be shared each year by the places […]
New £6.8 million swimming pool approved for Brighton
Plans for a new community swimming pool at Withdean Sports Complex have been given the green light, with building work due to start in spring next year. Members of the council’s planning committee voted unanimously to approve plans for the 5-lane, 25m community pool – the first new publicly funded swimming pool built in the […]
London Gatwick announces new twice-daily Air France service to Paris for summer 2026
Passengers across London and the South East will benefit from a new direct service to Paris, with Air France set to expand its UK network through the launch of a new service between London Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle. As of 29 March 2026, the flag carrier – named Best Airline in Western Europe at […]
London Gatwick inspires next generation at TeenTech Festival
London Gatwick joined leading employers, including Amazon Web Services and Arup, at Brighton’s AMEX Stadium for the TeenTech Sussex Festival, an interactive, hands-on event to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Now in its third year as lead regional sponsor, London Gatwick played a key role with engineers […]
UK’s only direct service to Sharjah to launch from London Gatwick as Middle East demand surges
London Gatwick is offering more connectivity to the Middle East with the launch of twice-daily flights to Sharjah, operated by Air Arabia – the only direct service between this United Arab Emirates destination and the UK. Starting 29 March 2026, the new route will operate on Airbus A321LR aircraft, increasing the total weekly flights between […]
Surrey and IMU Malaysia launch split-site veterinary degree
A new transnational education programme in veterinary medicine will expand opportunities for aspiring veterinarians in Asia and beyond. The partnership between the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the International Medical University (IMU) in Malaysia is designed to equip future veterinary professionals with the skills, knowledge and clinical exposure needed to meet growing […]
Panattoni completes logistics park in Manor Royal
Panattoni has reached practical completion of Panattoni Park Crawley, and is now ready for tenant fit-out. The scheme delivers two high quality speculatively developed units of 65,620 sq ft and 134,473 sq ft, both now available for immediate occupation, with the flexibility to combine into a single 200,093 sq ft facility. Located five minutes from […]
Manor Royal’s Palindrome building’s transformation into advanced manufacturing centre completed
Carnegie Group Ltd has completed all major works of the full refurbishment of a two-storey building, The Palindrome, to become a new advanced manufacturing centre for GEW (EC) Limited, a leading manufacturer of UV curing systems for printing, coating, and converting applications. The overall size of the facility in Crawley is 5,200 m². It is […]
Manor Royal BID celebrates 75 years
Since Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) officially named the district and opened the Crawley Industrial Area on January 25, 1950, Manor Royal has evolved from a post-war dream into one of the South East’s premier employment powerhouses, supporting over 30,000 jobs across more than 600 businesses. From Royal fanfare to global giants, Manor Royal […]