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Freeport East is one of twelve freeports in England. It is a hub for global trade and national regeneration, and a hotbed for innovation that will impact the region and the UK. It covers over a thousand square kilometres in total, stretching from Felixstowe and Harwich down through Clacton and Jaywick, out around Colchester and Sudbury, Stowmarket and Woodbridge and will create 13,500 new jobs and generate a Gross Value Added (GVA) of £5.5 billion over 10 years.

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How Suffolk's new drone factory will support Ukraine's military

Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive long-range unmanned aerial vehicles manufactured in Mildenhall and tested near Ipswich, as Suffolk is set to become a crucial link in Ukraine's defence supply chain against Russian forces.

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Ukrainian drone company invests £200m in Suffolk factories

Ukrspecsystems confirmed today it will build a new 11,000m2 factory at Mildenhall and a testing centre in Elmsett, just outside Ipswich, creating around 500 jobs and apprenticeships.

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Free cybersecurity support launched for Suffolk and Essex businesses

Small and medium-sized businesses in Ipswich can now apply for free cybersecurity support through a new partnership between Freeport East and the University of Essex launching this month.

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The Suffolk sports clubs turning rooftops into revenue with solar power

Every club has a clubhouse, every clubhouse has a roof – so why aren't more Suffolk sports clubs harnessing the power above their heads?

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How sunshine data reveals untapped solar energy opportunity across Suffolk

Government mapping using 2023 climate data identifies areas where solar panel investment could deliver maximum energy returns, with several Suffolk locations highlighted.

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Increasing region's grid capacity could unlock hundreds of millions of pounds of investment

Investment in 500MW of new electricity capacity around Felixstowe and Harwich could unlock hundreds of millions of pounds in foreign investment and thousands of jobs, according to a new Renewable Energy Association report.

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Turkish firm's £45m Suffolk factory to open in six months

Assan Panel's new advanced manufacturing plant at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket will create around 100 highly skilled jobs and boost UK capacity for high-performance building materials.

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How Suffolk businesses can slash energy bills with rooftop solar

Rooftop solar has the potential to enable Suffolk businesses to slash energy costs by 40-80%, whilst gaining a competitive edge in an increasingly sustainability-focused market. This guide explains how to assess your business's potential, understand the costs and returns, and take the first steps towards energy independence.

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Why Suffolk's warehouses aren't powering the solar revolution...yet

Every time a planning application appears for another warehouse along the A14 corridor, the same question emerges: "Why isn't that roof covered in solar panels?" We ask those who know, "Why?"

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From the Rooftops: Why Suffolk can lead the UK's commercial solar revolution

With over nine million square feet of commercial roof space, proximity to the UK's largest container port, and the growing influence of Freeport East in attracting inward investment, our region is uniquely positioned to take a leading role in driving a national rooftop solar revolution.

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Freeport East opens new head office and innovation hub in Harwich

Freeport East has unveiled its new head office and innovation hub at Scandinavia House in Harwich, created with help from young volunteers who gained trade skills through the renovation project.

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Assan Panel breaks ground on £45m manufacturing hub at Gateway 14

A leading international manufacturer began construction this week on a major sustainable building materials facility at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket.

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Turkish firm signs £45m Freeport East deal to boost Suffolk's green construction sector

A new partnership between Freeport East and Turkish manufacturer Assan Panel will create 100 jobs at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket.

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Freeport East adds three new officers to drive local business growth

Freeport East has appointed three new Project Delivery Officers to strengthen its support for regional economic growth and business engagement.

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Freeport East creates 1,800 jobs in a year of growth

Freeport East has attracted £250 million in private investment and created 1,800 jobs across its development sites in 2024, with international firms from Australia, Turkey and Germany choosing to invest in our region.

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Freeport East signs deal to boost funding for green businesses

Freeport East has partnered with advisory firm greenCrowd to help small and medium-sized businesses access funding for sustainable projects. The collaboration aims to unlock new investment opportunities through a dedicated impact fund launching in 2025.

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In the news

How Suffolk's new drone factory will support Ukraine's military

Ukrainian drone company invests £200m in Suffolk factories

Free cybersecurity support launched for Suffolk and Essex businesses

The Suffolk sports clubs turning rooftops into revenue with solar power

How sunshine data reveals untapped solar energy opportunity across Suffolk

Increasing region's grid capacity could unlock hundreds of millions of pounds of investment

Turkish firm's £45m Suffolk factory to open in six months

How Suffolk businesses can slash energy bills with rooftop solar

Why Suffolk's warehouses aren't powering the solar revolution...yet

From the Rooftops: Why Suffolk can lead the UK's commercial solar revolution

Freeport East opens new head office and innovation hub in Harwich

Assan Panel breaks ground on £45m manufacturing hub at Gateway 14

Turkish firm signs £45m Freeport East deal to boost Suffolk's green construction sector

Freeport East adds three new officers to drive local business growth

Freeport East creates 1,800 jobs in a year of growth

Freeport East signs deal to boost funding for green businesses

University of Suffolk secures £422,000 for new apprenticeships

Freeport East invests nearly £1m to boost local businesses and skills

Bauder breaks ground at Suffolk green sector hub Gateway 14

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