A seafront fit for the future – Brighton unveils its investment prospectus
Brighton & Hove has a clear vision for its seafront – to create a vibrant, accessible and sustainable seafront that enhances tourism, supports local businesses and celebrates the city’s rich heritage. Stretching for 13 kilometres, the seafront is one of the UK’s most recognisable waterfronts and is central to the city’s identity. It supports everything […]
Southeast and Gatwick Diamond APPG to launch integrated transport policy investigation
The Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway APPG will launch an integrated transport policy investigation in summer 2026 to examine how regional connectivity can support economic growth and employment. The cross-party parliamentary group will formally begin the investigation at a House of Commons event to be held in June. The initiative forms part of the […]
Invest Gatwick Diamond heralds UKREiiF 2026 success
Invest Gatwick Diamond has reported a successful largest ever presence to date at UKREiiF 2026 after supporting a coordinated Gatwick Region delegation alongside London Gatwick Airport and hosting a regional investment breakfast in Leeds. The Gatwick Region delegation attended the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) from 19 to 21 May 2026, bringing […]
Invest Crawley – tickets now available
The Invest Crawley Conference is back for a seventh year, returning on 10 June at the impressive Create Building – a space that reflects the scale of ambition and transformation happening across Crawley. Following the success of last year’s conference, 2026 will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors to explore Crawley’s continued […]
New partnership between Brighton University and Nescot to open up education and skills opportunities across the region
The University of Brighton and North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) have announced a major new partnership that will create more opportunities for people of all ages to learn, train and progress into high-quality careers across the region. The five-year agreement will see the two institutions work together to strengthen local skills, support employers […]
Invest Gatwick Diamond and APPG to address South East Construction Expo on the regional development pipeline
Invest Gatwick Diamond and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway will deliver a joint session on future development activity at the South East Construction Expo on 30 April 2026. The one-hour presentation will take place from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at the Amex Stadium in Brighton as part of the […]
AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI
British AI startups working in fields that could transform everyone’s lives for the better, and that will be critical to the UK’s national security, are set to receive support through the Sovereign AI Unit – a £500 million first-of-its-kind national effort to back Britain’s smartest founders and keep the future of AI built on British shores. AI is the defining technology of […]
Surrey Research Park Celebrates 35 Years as a Community for Game Innovation and Development
Surrey Research Park is celebrating 35 years of games innovation, with the release of a new title from studio 22cans. Over the decades, the Park has been home to several monumental figures and studios that have shaped the global tech and gaming landscape. Its groundbreaking gameplay enabled players to navigate worlds governed by interacting rules, where […]
AI to be embedded in discipline-specific ways in every University of Surrey degree
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how knowledge is created, applied and trusted – yet much of higher education still teaches and assesses students as if that transformation has not changed what it means to develop expertise. From September 2026, the University of Surrey will take a different approach. Rather than introducing AI as an additional […]
Could you be the next Chair of the Brighton & Hove Business Growth Board?
The Brighton & Hove Business Growth Board is seeking applications for its next Chair, inviting experienced and values‑driven leaders to help shape the future of the city’s economy. The Chair will play a pivotal strategic role at a critical moment for Brighton & Hove, providing leadership to the Business Growth Board and helping to embed […]