Business & Economy
Stay informed on the latest news, stories, and analysis of the local business and economy in Oxford and Oxfordshire, including economic trends, key company appointments, and developments of local enterprises.
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Local law firm Hedges launches essay competition for school students in Oxfordshire
Hedges, one of Oxfordshire’s longest-serving law firms, has launched its annual essay competition for students in Oxfordshire interested in a career in law to win a week-long internship at the law firm this summer.
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Milton Park companies secure over 7% of UK’s life sciences equity investment
New research commissioned by Milton Park reveals that £2.14 billion of equity investment was generated across 272 companies based in the science, technology and business community over the past decade.
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OxLEP launches new podcast series to tackle industry challenges
The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) has launched a brand-new podcast, OxTalks, for businesses in Oxfordshire and beyond wanting to take their organisation to the next level.
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8 in 10 parents in the South West have no legal guardian in place for their children
Eight out of ten parents in the South West have no legal guardian in place to ensure their children are looked after should they die according to research by Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and RWK Goodman.
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Darcica Logistics now offers customers zero-emission sustainable deliveries in Oxford
With Oxford’s zero emission zone (ZEZ) set to expand further, companies wanting to deliver goods through the pallet network into the city centre can meet the city council’s ZEZ requirements through Bicester-based Darcica Logistics.
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European Life Sciences sector sees city centre locations grow in demand
There are significant opportunities for investors to meet growing demand from the life sciences sector, according to the 2023 Europe Life Sciences Cluster Outlook published by JLL – a leading real estate and investment management firm.
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A look at the major projects set to transform Oxford
From transport improvements to housing developments, here’s a rundown of the major initiatives that are set to have a significant impact on the city.
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BelleVie Care raises £2.1m funding to scale home care model across Thames Valley
The funding will enable the startup company to expand its scale up its home care network and operations across the rest of Oxfordshire and into neighbouring Buckinghamshire.
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Samsara Therapeutics expands into new R&D space at Wood Centre for Innovation
The early-stage drug discovery company with operations in Oxford and Boston is looking to increase its drug discovery and validation capabilities in key neuro disease areas.
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Oxfordshire businesswoman wins a Great British Entrepreneur award
Clare Anderson, who lives near Chipping Norton, was recognised for her contributions to the beauty and wellbeing industry at a gala dinner at the five-star Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
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Local law firm to offer free consultations during Good Divorce Week
Hedges Law, one of Oxfordshire’s longest-serving law firms, will offer the limited number of free-of-charge, no-obligation consultations to individuals to discuss the financial impact of divorce and separation.
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Velocity teams up with local traders to offer zero carbon delivery for shoppers in Oxford
The Oxford-based cycle courier business is working with local traders to offer a zero carbon delivery service for customers shopping locally this Christmas and beyond.
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Xerion Healthcare receives funding for innovative brain tumour treatment
The funding will help to develop a unique solution that will enhance the effect of post-surgical radiotherapy on aggressive brain tumours and reduce the chance of cancer regrowth.
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Donaldson Timber Systems sponsors new kit for Chipping Norton Swifts FC U14s team
The club has had a successful start to the season, including moving up to Division A of the Witney and District Youth Football League and winning the first round of the Oxfordshire County Cup.
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Regional solicitors Spratt Endicott celebrates Legal 500 rankings success
The 2023 edition of The Legal 500, the UK’s leading guide to the best law firms and lawyers, awarded Spratt Endicott Debt Recovery practice with the highest Top Tier for another year.
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Oxford researchers receive £122m funding to improve health & care for NHS patients
The funding, over the next five years, was awarded to Oxford’s two National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centres (BRC).