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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Oxford Nanopore announces £48.4M in new capital to support ongoing innovation
Oxford Nanopore Technologies has raised £48.4M ($59.2M) in new capital from new investors and existing shareholders in EMEA, US and Asia.
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Circassia Pharmaceuticals to transfer respiratory medicine rights AstraZeneca
Circassia Pharmaceuticals has announced it intends to terminate its U.S. commercial rights to Tudorza® and Duaklir® and transfer the assets to AstraZeneca.
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Oxford Biomedica joins COVID-19 vaccine development consortium
Oxford Biomedica has joined a consortium led by the Jenner Institute, Oxford University, to rapidly develop, scale-up and manufacture a potential vaccine candidate for COVID-19
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Manor Country House hotel sold out of administration for £4.8m
The Manor Country House Hotel in Weston on the Green in Oxfordshire has been sold out of administration off a £4.8m guide price to Gargash Holdings.
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The Oxford to Cambridge Expressway: An overview
The Oxford to Cambridge Expressway is a proposed grade-separated dual carriageway between Oxford and Cambridge via (or near) Milton Keynes.
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Circassia announces business update for 31 December 2019
Oxford-based Circassia Pharmaceuticals has announced a business update including a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2019.
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Oxford MedTech business OrganOx receives £4.6m investment from BGF
Oxford MedTech business, OrganOx has announced that it has received a £4.6m investment for its Unique human liver support system technology from BGF and active investor in growing businesses.
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies raises £109.5m in investment and share sales
Oxford Nanopore Technologies raises £109.5m in investment and share sales with £29.3m of new capital and £80.2m from sale of secondary shares.
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The Oxford-Cambridge Arc – Everything you need to know
The Oxford-Cambridge Arc is of vital economic importance in the UK and is home to leading international universities and science and technology companies.
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Are unelected bodies deciding Oxfordshire’s future?
Independent group publishes a report highlighting concerns about influential role unelected bodies have in proposals for future development in Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Metrics announces preliminary results to 30 Sept 2019
Oxford Metrics has announced preliminary results for the financial year ended 30 September 2019 with Group Revenue up 11.76% to £35.3m and adjusted profit before tax up 5.7% to £5.5m
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13th-century Manor Country House Hotel is up for sale
Set in 12 acres of grounds at Weston-on-the-Green in Oxfordshire, the stunning 13th-century Manor Country House Hotel is up for sale for £4.8 million.
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Moorfields appointed Administrators over Manor Country House Hotel
Moorfields appointed as Administrators over Manor Country House Hotel in Weston-on-the-Green following cash flow difficulties in the first half of the year.
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Oxford-Cambridge Arc has potential to create 1.1m new jobs according to Savills
The ‘Oxford-Cambridge Arc’ has the potential to create up to 1.1 million new jobs by 2050 if the required new infrastructure is delivered, according to new research from Savills.
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Oxfordshire County Council will not support plans for Oxford-Cambridge Expressway
Oxfordshire County Council will not support plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway over concerns it conflicts with a commitment to tackle the climate change emergency.
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First Sight Media acquires Visions Unlimited
First Sight Media acquires Visions Unlimited to boost event production offering and reinforce its position in the event production market across the UK.