A decisive shift to power British AI: new £1.1 billion government plan announced
A landmark £1.1 billion plan to boost Britain’s ability to develop, deploy and scale AI technologies and chips has been unveiled by the government – pouring investment to back the next generation of British chip companies to support growth and jobs, strengthen national security, and boost the UK’s competitiveness. AI is already changing how economies […]
Government announces concierge service and visa scheme to help Britain’s fastest-growing firms scale and attract talent
The Business Secretary has unveiled a bespoke concierge service for the businesses of the future to start, scale, and stay in the UK as part of his quest to nurture the UK’s first trillion-dollar firm. Peter Kyle will unveil a new, agile, and rapid support offer that will work in partnership with firms ready to […]
Surrey spinout BiofuelAi wins government’s flagship Manchester Prize
A University of Surrey spinout that uses artificial intelligence to help biogas plants produce more renewable energy at lower cost and with reduced carbon emissions has won the Manchester Prize – the UK government’s flagship AI innovation challenge. The prestigious prize comes with a £1 million government award. BiofuelAi, co-founded by Professor Michael Short from […]
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 […]