Malaysian And Gatwick Diamond Businesses Agree New, Closer Working Future Together
Invest Gatwick Diamond and Invest Selangor have agreed a framework focused on a dynamic new, closer working future. The agreement was part of a historic first-ever Malaysian delegation visit to Crawley Innovation Centre on 17 July to strengthen collaboration on inward investment, trade and business development between the Gatwick Diamond region and the Malaysian state […]
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 […]
London Gatwick secures long-term boost for freight growth across the South East
London Gatwick has taken a significant step to strengthening the resilience and long‑term growth of freight across the South East by acquiring control of the World Cargo Centre. The move brings one of London Gatwick’s most strategically important cargo locations fully under the airport’s operational control, helping safeguard the infrastructure that underpins international trade through […]
AirAsia X lands at London Gatwick with new flights to Kuala Lumpur
London Gatwick is adding a new destination to its expanding long-haul network, with AirAsia X launching a daily flight to Kuala Lumpur. Starting on 26 June 2026, the service will operate via Bahrain on A330 aircraft, connecting London Gatwick with the Malaysian capital for the first time since 2012. Passengers can also benefit from onward […]
Gatwick Diamond Business and Gatwick Diamond Initiative announce merger – ‘a new era for the South East’
Gatwick Diamond Business (gdb) and the Gatwick Diamond Initiative (GDI) have officially merged to become one single organisation. The new business will operate under one single entity – Gatwick Diamond Business. GDI has ceased operations as a standalone business, and its core investment promotion function will be integrated as Invest in the Gatwick Diamond – […]
“London Gatwick is a key catalyst for regional growth” – Chief Executive highlights airport’s role in regional prosperity
“London Gatwick is not only a gateway to the world – it’s a key catalyst for regional growth.” That was the message from London Gatwick’s Chief Executive, Pierre-Hugues Schmit, speaking at the London Gatwick Economic Summit. From unlocking new trade routes to powering innovation and job creation, London Gatwick is proud to play a key […]
How Does the UN Impact UK Regions Like The Gatwick Diamond?
The United Nations might feel a bit distant when you’re running a business in Crawley or Redhill. You’re juggling payroll, customers, and that ever-growing to-do list – not exactly rubbing shoulders with diplomats at the UN General Assembly. But even without a UN office anywhere near the Gatwick Diamond, its global goals are quietly shaping […]
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 […]
Improved trade rules to boost business and growth across the UK
Businesses trading across the UK’s four nations will benefit from clearer and more certain rules, following government changes to how the UK Internal Market Act works. Following extensive feedback from businesses – including calls for greater clarity, consistency, and collaboration – the UK Government has completed a review of the Act ahead of schedule, ensuring […]
UK government secures £7.5 billion Japanese investment in key growth sectors
New collaboration between the UK government and a top Japanese trading company will unlock £7.5 billion of investment into Britain, boosting economic growth and driving forward the government’s Plan for Change. The Minister for Investment Baroness Poppy Gustafsson signed the new partnership with Sumitomo Corporation’s Energy Transformation Group CEO Mr Hajime Mori, Europe CEO Mr Hiroyuki […]