Gatwick Diamond strengthens trade and investment links with Malaysia
Representatives from the Gatwick Diamond region visited Malaysia from 14 to 17 October 2026 to strengthen international trade links and explore new investment opportunities with the Malaysian state of Selangor. The visit marked the next stage in a growing partnership between Invest Gatwick Diamond and Invest Selangor, following a Malaysian trade delegation to Crawley in […]
Menzies announces three events to help businesses navigate tax, sustainability and growth
From understanding the implications of the Autumn Budget to identifying opportunities for innovation and strengthening sustainability strategies, professional services firm Menzies is hosting three upcoming events to help businesses make informed decisions and plan for growth. As a partner firm supporting the Gatwick Region business community, Menzies is bringing together specialist expertise across tax, wealth […]
Panattoni Park Aylesford named the UK’s Best Overall Logistics Park
Panattoni Park Aylesford has been recognised as the UK’s Best Overall Scheme – Logistics Park at the Industrial Agents Society (IAS) Awards, highlighting Kent’s growing strength as a destination for logistics, distribution and manufacturing investment. The 90-acre development has transformed a long-vacant brownfield site into a fully occupied logistics hub in less than five years. […]
New details revealed for Croydon town centre regeneration, including plans to replace Whitgift Centre
Fresh details of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s (URW) plans to transform Croydon town centre have been presented to the council, outlining a vision that could deliver up to 4,000 new homes, new green space and a major public square. The proposals form part of The Croydon Project, URW’s planned regeneration of the Whitgift Centre and surrounding areas. Presented […]
New private rented sector database: what England’s landlord register means for property owners
The Government has released further details of its new national Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database, known as the Register your rental property service, as part of the wider Renters’ Rights Act reforms. The database will require landlords in England to register themselves and their rental properties, creating a central record intended to improve transparency and […]
Invest in Croydon Conference 2026 programme revealed, focusing on turning opportunity into delivery
The programme for the Invest in Croydon Conference 2026 is now live, bringing together investors, developers, businesses and public sector leaders to explore the opportunities shaping Croydon’s next chapter of growth. Taking place on Thursday 12 November at TBXH, Sunley House, this year’s conference will focus on a central question: how can Croydon turn its […]
West Sussex manufacturers embrace digital technology to drive growth
Manufacturers across West Sussex are investing in digital technology, skills and innovation through Made Smarter South East, a regional programme helping businesses improve productivity and strengthen their long-term competitiveness. Supported by West Sussex County Council and funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Trade, the programme is now in its second year. It offers […]
Gatwick Diamond Business launches first Shandong trade mission
Gatwick Diamond Business is opening the door to new international trade opportunities, inviting UK companies to join its first business mission to Shandong Province and Shanghai, China, from 31 October to 7 November 2026. Organised in partnership with the China UK Business Development Centre (CUKBDC), the mission aims to help businesses explore new markets, build […]