Business support funding during lockdown

The Chancellor announces more support for businesses and more protection for jobs

18 January 2021

Southampton Crossings student block worth £12m to city

An 11-storey block of student accommodation in the centre of Southampton has added £12million in value to the economy, a report says.

11 January 2021

Introducing the DIT and ERDF 2021 Virtual Event Programme

The Department for International Trade South East of England and thEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)’s South East Gateway to Trade Project, has released the new 2021 series of virtual events

18 December 2020

Support pledged for ambitious UK City of Culture 2025 bid

The University of Southampton and Solent University have endorsed Southampton’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2025 by signing up to become official partners in an online ceremony.

18 December 2020

Calls for feedback on new Economic & Green Growth strategy

The growth and recovery of the city’s economy will be the focus of a new ten-year strategy that outlines our vision of how we will work for and with businesses and communities, so that everyone benefits from improved opportunities and outcomes

18 December 2020

It’s a wrap as first business lands at new Concorde Park

A 25-year-old entrepreneur is the first occupier to lease a unit at a brand-new light industrial and logistics park by the M27 in south Hampshire.

17 December 2020

Centre for entrepreneurs celebrates 10th anniversary

The team at Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Southampton. From left, centre support assistants Hannah Fray and Caroline O’Neill with centre manager Stephen Deller and assistant centre manager Jess Williams. The serviced offices hub has supported more than 200 companies and organisations since 2010.

15 December 2020

2021 dates announced for Southampton International Boat Show

British Marine, the organiser of the Southampton International Boat Show, confirms that the 52nd edition of the UK’s largest watersports festival will take place from 10th - 19th September 2021

08 December 2020

British Airways announces 11 new European 2021 summer routes from Southampton

British Airways is launching an exciting summer schedule directly connecting England's south coast with popular holiday destinations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, France and Germany.

08 December 2020

Final plans submitted for Southampton's medieval walls revamp

Final plans for a multimillion-pound scheme to redevelop an area in central Southampton have been submitted.

26 November 2020