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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WTR Group acquires SI Pumps to strengthen UK presence
WTR Group, a leading Nordic water and wastewater solutions provider, has acquired Oxford-based SI Pumps to expand its UK presence. This follows WTR’s 2023 acquisition of Euroflo, reinforcing its growth strategy in Northern Europe.
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Five Oxford professionals among 125 promoted by Knights
Knights, a leading regional professional services firm with 28 UK offices, has promoted five team members in its Oxford office as part of 125 promotions nationwide. Among those recognised are Colette Bane and Rebecca Jenkins, both promoted to Partner, alongside promotions in Regulatory, Dispute Resolution, and Private Client teams.
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The Oxford Trust appoints three new trustees to strengthen the board
The Oxford Trust has appointed three new trustees to its Board: David Llewellyn, co-founder of DJS Antibodies; Tatiana Grudskaya, VP at Immunocore; and David Carr, an experienced CFO. Their combined expertise in science, finance, and innovation will support the Trust’s mission to champion science education and entrepreneurship in Oxfordshire.
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Oxford hotel market strengthens as city ranks joint-second in UK index
Oxford has climbed to joint second place in Colliers’ 2025 UK Hotel Market Index, reflecting strong hotel market fundamentals. The city posted a 9.27% rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR) in 2024 and ranked among the top five for Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) growth.
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The Oxford Trust secures new building for its Oxford Centre for Innovation
The Oxford Trust has agreed on a 10-year lease for Blue Boar Court in Oxford’s city centre to house its Oxford Centre for Innovation to support the growth and development of local science and tech start-ups.
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Regional law firm Gardner Leader celebrates stellar 2024 with a hat trick of awards
Gardner Leader, a regional law firm, has marked the end of the year with a hat trick of industry awards, having been named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ by LawNet and The Royal Berkshire Property Awards, as well as ‘Best SME’ at Maidenhead & District Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) Community & Business Awards.
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Tripadvisor opens new office in Oxford and reaffirms commitment to the city
This multi-million-pound investment supports activity-based working and reinforces the company’s commitment to Oxford and the UK, where it employs 600 people across its Oxford and London offices.
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RWK Goodman celebrates success in multiple legal directories
RWK Goodman has been named a leading law firm across multiple legal disciplines with 40 lawyers individually recognised by Chambers and Partners, and 25 lawyers named ‘leading’ partners and associates by The Legal 500.
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Thame-based hospitality software company three rocks® achieves B Corp status
three rocks®, headquartered in Thame, began its B Corp journey in Sept 2023 and now has over 40 employees and clients, including Pizza Hut, TGI Friday’s and The Big Table Group.
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Oxfordshire innovators attend Exit Right 2024 as top investors share funding insights
150 science and technology start-ups, spin-outs and SMEs in Oxfordshire gathered at Oxford University’s prestigious Natural History Museum for the Exit Right 2024 funding matrix event.
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Local solicitor Chris Felton named a ‘Leading Individual’ in prestigious legal guide for 10th year
Chris Felton, Partner at leading regional law firm Gardner Leader, has been named for the 10th year in a row as a ‘Leading Individual’ in this year’s prestigious Legal 500 Guide.
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Oxford-based ProspectSoft partners with Oxford Brookes to help Supply Chain SMEs boost growth
Working with researchers at the business school as part of a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP), their findings have helped create ProspectSoft’s Growth Engine, which highlights opportunities to increase sales from new and existing customers.
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New sustainability role at Grundon as Toni Robinson appointed Board
Oxfordshire-based Grundon Waste Management has appointed Toni Robinson as its first Risk & Sustainability Director, as Stephen Roscoe retires from his role as Compliance Director after a 35-year career with Grundon.
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Dalcour Maclaren to open a second Bicester office this month, creating 50 new jobs in the area
Dalcour Maclaren, a professional services consultancy to the utilities and infrastructure industry, will open its new office this month and create 50 new jobs in the Bicester area.
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Hedges Law to celebrate Oxfordshire Artweeks 2024 by teaming up with local artists
Hedges Law will be celebrating Oxfordshire Artweeks 2024 by teaming up with local artists, including official Olympic artist and former British rower Annabel Eyres, in support of the charity Homeless Oxfordshire.
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Abingdon-based company winner in 2024 ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards’
Abingdon-based business development consultancy Intralink Ltd is among the 2024 winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards announced recently.