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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Thame-based three rocks® customer experience solution specialist announces 10 new hires
three rocks®, a customer experience solution specialist based in Thame, has announced the addition of 10 new hires to its team following a period of sustained growth in the last six months.
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Hedges Law to open new branch in Chipping Norton
Hedges, one of Oxfordshire’s longest-serving law firms, has announced the opening of its Chipping Norton branch, the firm’s third location in the county and its second branch opening in the last 12 months.
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Darcica Logistics trials new zero emissions fully-electric HGV truck in Oxfordshire
Darcica Logistics is trialling a 16-tonne Volta Zero fully-electric HGV truck for the company’s pallet network deliveries and collections in and around Oxfordshire.
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Abingdon-based Crossland Employment Solicitors appoints new Managing Director
Abingdon-based Crossland Employment Solicitors is taking its next step as an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and has appointed Director Barry Ross as its new Managing Director.
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Property consultancy Vail Williams extends Thames Valley presence with new Oxford office
Expanding property consultancy Vail Williams has opened a new office in Oxford to meet growing business demand, forming an extension of the firm’s Thames Valley region.
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Regional law firm Gardner Leader appoints new Head of Employment
Vicky Schollar, a specialist employment solicitor and senior associate with over 20 years of experience, has been appointed a the new Head of Employment at regional law firm Gardner Leader.
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Recognising excellence: Oxfordshire Business Awards 2024 opens for nominations
With a history of acknowledging the accomplishments of numerous businesses in the county, the Oxfordshire Business Awards is back for 2024 and is invitating businesses of all sizes to take part in the county’s most prestigious awards.
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Mishcon de Reya pledges support for a fairer Oxfordshire, signs Inclusive Economy Charter
Mishcon de Reya, an independent international law firm with offices in Oxford, has pledged its support for a fairer and more inclusive Oxfordshire by signing the Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Charter.
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Regional law firm SE-Solicitors shortlisted for British Family Law Award
SE-Solicitors, with offices in Banbury, Bicester and Brackley, have been shortlisted as a finalist for The Family Innovator Award in recognition of their new service titled ‘Divorce Together™’.
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Abingdon-based Planet IT celebrates 20 years of innovation and growth
Abingdon-based Planet IT, that provides outsourced IT support and supplies to organisations locally, nationally and globally, has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a glittering party at Oxford Town Hall.
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RWK Goodman appoints new Private Client Consultant in Oxford
Susan Floyd joins RWK Goodman as a Consultant in the Private Client team based in the company’s office in Oxford.
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Moa Technology hires new CFO and CBO to expand leadership team for further growth
Moa Technology, the agricultural biotechnology company tackling herbicide-resistant weeds that threaten the world’s food security, has announced the appointment of Rob Quinn as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Apostolos Klontzaris as Chief Business Officer (CBO)
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OMass Therapeutics expands leadership team with Melissa Faris as Chief Business Officer
OMass Therapeutics, a biotechnology company at ARC Oxford identifying medicines against highly validated target ecosystems such as membrane proteins or intracellular complexes, has announced the appointment of Melissa Faris as Chief Business Officer.
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Oxford Nanopore and Day Zero Diagnostics to develop new bloodstream infection diagnostics
Oxford Nanopore and Day Zero Diagnostics have announced a collaboration to develop an end-to-end solution for the diagnosis of bloodstream infections, a leading cause of sepsis.
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UK’s leading spinout investor launches new Knowledge Intensive EIS Fund
Parkwalk Advisors, the UK’s most active investor in university spinouts, has launched its third Knowledge Intensive EIS Fund, which will invest in science and deep tech businesses from UK universities.
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RWK Goodman advises Oxford Metrics on acquisition of Industrial Vision Systems
RWK Goodman has advised long-standing client Oxford Metrics in its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Oxford-based Industrial Vision Systems Limited (IVS) for a consideration of £8.1m (subject to adjustment).