Henry Powell appointed Chair of West Sussex Economic Growth Board
Henry Powell has been appointed as the new independent Chair of the West Sussex Economic Growth Board (WSEGB), bringing more than 30 years of business and regional economic leadership experience to the role. The WSEGB brings together representatives from business, local government and education to provide strategic leadership on economic issues affecting West Sussex and […]
Crawley AI start-up secures grant to develop carbon intelligence platform
Crawley-based start-up Fynlo AI has secured £45,093 in grant funding to accelerate development of an AI-powered carbon emissions intelligence platform for freight, logistics and aviation businesses. Based at the Crawley Innovation Centre in Manor Royal, Fynlo AI is developing technology designed to help businesses measure carbon emissions from shipping and logistics more accurately. The company’s […]
London Gatwick strengthens leadership team as airport enters next phase of growth
London Gatwick has announced two senior leadership appointments as the airport moves into a new phase focused on delivery of its Northern Runway programme, continued investment and the future growth of the airport and wider region. Stewart Wingate will become Chair of the London Gatwick Board on 1 October 2026, succeeding Baroness Margaret Ford, who […]
Government signals renewed interest in Croydon rail bottleneck as campaign for greater capacity gathers pace
The Government has signalled a willingness to look again at the long-standing Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS), as a cross-regional campaign highlights the potential role of improved rail capacity in supporting growth, investment and connectivity along the Brighton Main Line and Thameslink corridor. The issue was raised in the House of Commons on 2 September, […]
London Gatwick brings major hospitality opportunities to market
London Gatwick has launched its largest-ever food and beverage tender, creating a significant commercial opportunity for hospitality operators as the airport prepares for its next phase of growth. The airport is inviting bids for six food and beverage units across its North and South Terminals, with the opportunities spanning more than 3,800 sqm of trading […]
New China-UK partnership aims to strengthen trade and investment links with the Gatwick Region
Invest Gatwick Diamond has agreed a new partnership with the China UK Business Development Centre (CUKBDC) to develop trade, investment and business opportunities between China and the Gatwick Diamond. The partnership will bring together Invest Gatwick Diamond’s work with businesses and investors across the region with CUKBDC’s established network and relationships across major Chinese cities […]
Kent County Council calls for support to bring international rail services back to Kent
Invest Gatwick Region partner Kent County Council (KCC) is calling on residents, businesses and potential passengers to help demonstrate demand for the return of international rail services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet. Direct international rail services from Kent have not operated since 2020, when Eurostar withdrew its stops at Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International. KCC says […]
Menzies provides practical guidance on 2026 FRS 102 changes
Businesses across the property, construction and wider commercial sectors are navigating significant changes to UK GAAP, with the latest FRS 102 amendments applying to accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. Invest Gatwick Region partner Menzies has brought together a range of practical resources to help businesses understand what the changes mean and […]