Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway: The APPG takes the region’s case to the Party Conference circuit
by Geri Silverstone, Silverstone Communications and Secretariat of the Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway APPG Forget the old image of party conference season — rosettes, rubber chicken, speeches nobody outside the hall remembers. That’s not what it is anymore. With the political map more fluid than it’s been in a generation, conference season has become one […]
Stewart Wingate to succeed Baroness Margaret Ford as chair of London Gatwick
London Gatwick has announced that Stewart Wingate will succeed Baroness Margaret Ford as chair of the board on 1 October 2026 following her retirement. Baroness Ford has been chair since November 2023. Stewart was appointed Managing Director, UK Airports for VINCI Airports and GIP in September 2025 following a 15-year tenure as Chief Executive of […]
London Gatwick invites bids for flagship food and beverage sites as airport prepares for future growth
London Gatwick has launched its largest ever food and beverage tender, inviting operators to bid for a collection of flagship hospitality locations across both terminals at a pivotal moment in the airport’s future growth. The UK’s second-busiest airport, which connects passengers to more than 230 global destinations, is offering six food and beverage units spanning […]
Sussex quantum scientist to inspire young people with new book
A book being published today hopes to inspire the next generation by highlighting the work of extraordinary scientists, including University of Sussex quantum expert, Professor Winfried Hensinger. Scientists Making a Difference guides teenage students through what it’s like to work in the diverse field of modern science, through 47 of the world’s most inspirational people […]
Invest Gatwick Diamond and China UK Business Development Centre agree new business and investment partnership
Invest Gatwick Diamond (Gatwick Diamond) and the China UK Business Development Centre (CUKBDC) have agreed to develop a long-term partnership to create trade, investment and business opportunities between China and the Gatwick Diamond. The partnership brings together Invest in the Gatwick Diamond’s investment activity with CUKBDC’s UK-China business network and relationships across major Chinese cities […]
City’s new workspace offers creative industries a chance to thrive
Owners of creative, cultural, and digital businesses and organisations are being offered an exciting opportunity to occupy city centre workspace, as part of a new council initiative. Thousands of square feet of workspace at Phoenix House, in West Street, and Lyndean House, in Queens Road, Brighton is being offered to established local businesses, as part […]
Connected Crawley announces October date
Manor Royal BID, Freedom Works and Gatwick Diamond Business have announced the date of October’s Connected Crawley, a collaborative networking event. Taking place on Wednesday 21 October at Astral Towers, from 8:30 – 10am, the three organisations are offering local businesses, of all sizes, to network and create business contacts. Read more here
MHA expands in the Gatwick Diamond with new Crawley base and plans for growth
National accountancy and advisory firm, MHA, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International, has moved into Crawley as part of a wider investment in the Gatwick Diamond, creating a platform for growth following its IPO and increasing demand for its services across the South East. The AIM-listed firm has relocated from its current office […]
New Chair for Brighton & Hove Business Growth Board
Members of the Brighton & Hove Business Growth Board have announced the appointment of new Chair Professor David Greenfield. Professor Greenfield brings extensive senior leadership, governance and partnership experience. He founded SOENECS in 2014, co-founded TTB Circular IT in 2020, and serves as Managing Director of both organisations. His experience includes securing and leading multi-million-pound programmes, building partnerships […]
Surrey leads first nuclear science experiment with world’s most advanced gamma-ray detector
Nuclear physicists at the University of Surrey have become the first to carry out a scientific experiment using the world’s most advanced gamma-ray spectrometer – investigating a sudden change in the shape of the atomic nucleus that could challenge existing theories. The experiment took place at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) in Michigan, […]