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 […]
Government launches new Trade Strategy to protect and boost British business
British Businesses will be given greater access to global markets more quickly as the UK government publishes its first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU. The Strategy will make the UK the most connected nation in the world and secure billions worth of opportunities for businesses, helping deliver the economic growth needed to put money […]
How Gatwick Diamond’s Agility Offers Stability for FDI in a Time of Global Uncertainty
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is facing one of its most challenging environments in years. The economic backdrop is uncertain, geopolitical tensions are rising, and global supply chains are being reconfigured. These forces are combining to slow cross-border investment flows and make multinational companies more cautious about where and how they commit capital. But even in […]
Beyond the Numbers: Dr. James Zhan and Global FDI Shifts
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) used to be all about the big numbers. Countries chased capital like trophies – the larger the project, the better. But, according to Dr. James Zhan – one of the most respected authorities on international investment – the global investment landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. FDI hasn’t disappeared, but it […]
You’ve landed – join the Gatwick Diamond team at UKREiiF
The GDI and the GDB will jointly host an informal networking breakfast at this year’s UKREiiF. Over a light breakfast on Weds 21 May, between 8 – 10am, visitors to Leeds are invited to join the team and find out about the launch of the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone and the ambitions of this […]
How Gatwick Diamond Can Strengthen Trading with the EU
Rebuilding closer trade ties with the EU is one of the smartest economic opportunities the Gatwick Diamond region can take. It’s not about politics — it’s about practical benefits for local businesses, workers and communities. With EU relations back on the agenda nationally, the timing couldn’t be better for firms across the South East to […]
Gatwick Diamond Initiative and Gatwick Diamond Business sign Letter of Intent
The Gatwick Diamond Initiative and Gatwick Diamond Business have signed a Letter of Intent to explore a potential merger aimed at enhancing support for businesses across the region. The agreement marks the first formal step towards forming a single organisation that would bring together the economic development and business membership functions of the two groups. […]
Full Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone delegation confirmed for UKREiiF 2025
A high-profile delegation from the Gatwick Region will return to the UK Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May 2025. This marks the first time the delegation will attend under the new ‘Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone’ umbrella, following plans to develop an AEZ for the region were unveiled in November 2024. The […]
Prime logistics units available in Manor Royal
Two prime units offering 65,660 and 134,012 sq ft respectively, have become available at the Panattoni Park in Crawley’s Manor Royal. Only five minutes from London Gatwick and Junction 10 of the M23, Panattoni Park Crawley offers direct access to the consumer markets of London and across the South East. Home to a number of […]
Transport Secretary of State ‘minded to approve London Gatwick’s’ northern runway
Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, has issued a written statement to MPs broadly backing London Gatwick’s planning application to make use of it’s northern runway. However, she has extended the deadline for the final decision until the 27th October. This is due to the Planning Inspectorate initially rejecting the airport’s application, but, […]