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 […]
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 […]
Budget 2025: What It Means for Businesses in the Gatwick Diamond
High tax. High debt. High investment. That’s the shape of Rachel Reeves’s 2025 Budget – and for the Gatwick Diamond, it’s a mixed bag. If you’re running a business in this part of the UK – whether in Crawley, Horsham, Redhill or anywhere in between – you’re probably wondering: what’s the real impact going to […]
Government announces multi-million pound backing for projects by UK scientists and innovators
Breakthrough research on how AI and robots could make medicines factories work better and how used fuel from nuclear power could be recycled into cancer radiotherapies are all in line for a boost thanks to more than £74 million in government and industry backing for the UK’s life sciences innovators. The UK’s life sciences sector is a force […]
North Sussex’s long-standing water neutrality issue resolved
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced on 8 October 2025 that an agreement has been reached to unlock 21,000 new home developments in the Sussex North Water Supply Zone (SNWSZ). This move formally ends the four-year pause on development that was caused by water neutrality restrictions due to concerns over the amount […]
Surrey Research’s Crowd Connect recognised as one of the UK’s 50 fastest-growing companies
Surrey Research Park-headquartered Crowd Connected, has been recognised as one of the UK’s 50 fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times-backed publication Sifted. Sifted’s index lists the 50 fastest-growing privately held companies across seven UK regions, with Crowd Connected ranking among the fastest-growing technology firms in the South of England. Founded in 2013 and a member […]
Government claims 7,000 new UK jobs will be created following Prime Minister’s trip to India
Nearly 7,000 brand new jobs will be created in the United Kingdom thanks to a raft of major new deals secured by the Prime Minister during his visit to India, states the government. 64 Indian investors have confirmed their confidence in the UK as a business destination by collectively investing £1.3 billion into some of […]
Surrey businesses benefit from £2 million funding to boost economic growth and jobs
An economic boost worth millions, scores of new jobs and hundreds of local job opportunities will be delivered thanks to funding awarded to dozens of businesses by Surrey County Council. From vineyards and biotech to manufacturing and AI firms, a diverse range of organisations from all four corners of the county have been awarded grants […]
Sussex leaders unite to launch Informal Partnership Board ahead of Mayoral Combined County Authority
Sussex local authority leaders have come together to launch a new Partnership Board, marking a key milestone in the journey toward establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority for Sussex and Brighton & Hove. The meeting focused on preparations for devolution for Sussex and Brighton & Hove, which promises to bring decision-making closer to communities and […]
Solar energy is now the world’s cheapest source of power, a Surrey study finds
Solar energy is now so cost-effective that, in the sunniest countries, it costs as little as £0.02 to produce one unit of power, making it cheaper than electricity generated from coal, gas or wind, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In a study published in Energy and Environment Materials, researchers from […]