The UK economy is expected to strengthen over the coming months with the Thames Valley set to be one of the strongest performing regions over the next three years, highlighting a 2.2% predicted growth in Gross Value Added (GVA), which is higher than the South...
AND Digital, one of Europe’s fastest growing tech companies, has secured an £11 million equity investment from the British Growth Fund (BGF) to support its continued growth and global expansion. The company, now employing over 600 people and generating an annual turnover of £42 million, was...
Slough-based property giant, Segro, has posted strong results in its centenary anniversary year, revealing an impressive 8.9% increase in net asset value per share and a commitment to a capital expenditure programme in excess of £600 million. Segro, the UK’s largest listed property company by market...
The University of Reading is in discussions to lease space at its Thames Valley Science Park for a major new film studios complex. The proposals for studios and associated creative and digital hub would take up most of the remaining land allocated in the original outline...
The 2020 Cities Outlook Report, published by Centre for Cities, highlights the continued positive economic performance of some of the key Thames Valley towns and cities. The report uses Office for National Statistics (ONS) data to measure the economic performance of cities and towns across the...
Ticketer, a ticketing company based in Berkshire have acquired the Norwegian ticketing company - FARA which has offices in Poland, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. This investment is set to increase their product portfolio and expansion into mainland Europe. Both companies have a focus on providing real...
Reading has topped the list of ‘entrepreneurial spearheads’ in The Great British Enterprise report published by Atos. The report marks the launch of Atos’ new ‘Digital Society’ campaign, which discusses themes including, innovation, skills, sustainability and how technology can be the driving force for positive...
Slough Urban Renewal are partnering with Muse Developments as part of a £650 million redevelopment in the heart of Slough. Slough Borough Council bought the former Thames Valley University land as part of regeneration plans for the town. Both companies will deliver the North West Quadrant,...
Global telecoms giant, Virgin Media has moved its UK Head Office to Green Park in Reading, taking all 120,000 sqft at 500 Brook Drive. Holding up to 1,500 staff, the new headquarters contains extended breakout areas, meeting rooms, a staff restaurant and coffee shop. High sustainability...
The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table ranks Britain’s 100 private companies with the fastest-growing sales over their latest three years. It is compiled by Fast Track and published in The Sunday Times each December, with an awards event the following May,...