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-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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New-build homeowners could face higher insurance due to postcode discrepancies
Local insurance broker Howden Insurance is warning new-build homeowners in Carterton of potential postcode discrepancies that could result in paying higher insurance premiums.
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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.
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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.