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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All-female board for local law firm Hedges with appointment of new Managing Director
Lucy Morrison has taken the reins from Nicola Poole as Oxford and Wallingford-based Hedges Law’s new Managing Director as part of a long-term succession plan and restructure that has resulted in an all-female board.
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New Navigator Service launched for seperating parents
OnlyMums & OnlyDads and Family Mediation and Mentoring LLP have collaborated to launch the online problem-solving service to support people in making informed decisions around their separation and divorce.
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Free ‘Parenting Through Separation’ guide offered to separating families in Oxfordshire
Claire Colbert and Rachael Oakes, the founders of Family Mediation and Mentoring, have joined thousands of family professionals in promoting the Parenting Through Separation Guide.
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Oxford’s Metro Bank to celebrate Spring Fling with live music at its Queen Street store
Live music will be provided by The Indie Rollers, an acoustic duo specialising in pop, Irish songs, rock and soul, and Metro Man – the Bank’s mascot – will also make an appearance.
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Adactus launches customer service software for independent hospitality and small business
The Thame based technology specialist has adapted and developed its tried and tested software for smaller businesses, launching a range of easy-to-use products on a fixed monthly fee.
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New business fund set to launch to support ambitious Cherwell-based businesses
The new scheme – the Cherwell Business Adaptation Fund – will be delivered by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) Business team on behalf of the council.
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Exit Right: a new series of expert-led events for entrepreneurs launched
The Oxford Trust, Barclays Eagle Labs, Oxford Innovation and Freeths launch a new expert-led event series called Exit Right for entrepreneurs looking to drive their business from start-up to exit.
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How will building no homes solve Oxford’s housing crisis?
High demand and scarce availability make our city among the least affordable places for housing in the country. And this affects everyone, even if you’ve paid off your mortgage.
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Oxfordshire-based Forensic Access Group acquires Faraday Forensics
This is the latest acquisition by the business, as part of an ambitious growth strategy aimed at creating a leading international forensic and criminal justice services organisation.
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Chipping Norton based firm Sci-Net in growth drive
Sci-Net – which designs and delivers ERP, CRM and cloud infrastructure solutions – is strengthening its industry position with a strategic acquisition, the launch of new premises and a raft of new hires.
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Co-working space in Bicester expands to provide new base for businesses
Known as Perch Studios, the co-working space in Bicester’s Franklins House expands into the space previously occupied by Graven Hill, to provide a new base for ten businesses.
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Resonance secures £5m investment from Oxfordshire County Council
The investment into the fund will help to provide up to an additional 25 supported living homes for adults in Oxfordshire with care and support needs.
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AI imaging solutions company Ultromics raises $33m in Series B funding
Led by Blue Venture Fund, the new funding will accelerate Oxford-based Ultromics’ use of AI-enabled echocardiograms to improve patient outcomes.
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PepGen secures $112.5m financing to advance muscular dystrophy therapies
The funding round included existing investors RA Capital Management, Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI) and CureDuchenne Ventures and a host of new investors.
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Exscientia selects Milton Park for new laboratories
The expansion will see the firm occupy 20,151sq ft of laboratory and office space at 155 Brook Drive, which is part of the Science Vale Enterprise Zone.
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Exscientia expands headquarters at The Oxford Science Park
The company, which initially occupied c7,800 sq ft in the Schrödinger Building is increasing capacity for its technology teams by expanding to 21,000 sq ft of facilities.