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Former ‘Megawatt Valley’ to metamorphose into East Midlands hydrogen heartland

4 Sep, 2023

...with the launch of East Midlands Hydrogen - the UK’s largest inland hydrogen cluster

East Midlands airport with 5 aeroplanes parked up

Freeport welcomes green light for key site

14 July, 2023

The UK’s only inland Freeport has taken a major step forward after a blueprint for a key site - set to feature a renewable energy hub - was given the thumbs up.

Space Park Leicester partnership signals formal start of operations at East Midlands Freeport

30 March, 2023

The Government has today (Thursday) announced that East Midlands Freeport (EMF) has been given formal approval to open for business.

CEO appointed at East Midlands Freeport

24 January, 2023

East Midlands Freeport (EMF), the UK’s only inland Freeport, has appointed Tom Newman-Taylor as CEO.

Opportunity for new customs sites within the East Midlands Freeport

21 July, 2022

The East Midlands Freeport is looking to engage with businesses interested in potentially operating a customs site within the Freeport boundary where businesses can obtain customs benefits through the Freeport Customs Special Procedure.

New Chair appointed to East Midlands Freeport

21 June, 2022

The East Midlands Freeport, the UK’s only inland freeport, has announced that Nora Senior CBE, has been appointed non-executive Chairperson of the Board, on an initial 3-year term.