Milton Park News
Browse news and stories about Milton Park in Abingdon – a dynamic business, science and technology community in Oxfordshire and one of the largest in Europe. Milton Park is a collaborative working environment and a welcoming community that fuels innovation and sustainable growth for more than 250 businesses and 9,000 people.
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Federated Hermes Secures £376 Million Financing for Milton Park
Federated Hermes has announced a £376m refinancing for Milton Park in Oxfordshire, one of the UK’s largest single-asset financings outside London. The deal, led by Barings Real Estate and supported by HSBC UK, reinforces Milton Park’s position as a world-class innovation hub.
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Swedish company Inify selects Milton Park as first UK base for AI-powered cancer diagnostics
Inify Laboratories has chosen Milton Park’s Nebula development for its first UK laboratory, bringing AI-powered cancer diagnostics to Oxfordshire. The facility aims to reduce NHS delays in prostate cancer testing, with results guaranteed in five days or less and world-leading diagnostic accuracy.
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NHS Dentist confirmed for Milton Park’s new Signal Yard hub
Milton Park’s new amenity hub, Signal Yard, has announced Damira Dental Studios as its first occupier. The NHS dentist will open in 2025, providing 6,000 patient places, as the vibrant community destination prepares for its official launch in 2026.
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Milton Park showcases clean energy innovation to DESNZ delegation
Milton Park welcomed Professor Paul Monks CB and the DESNZ team for a tour and roundtable highlighting the Park’s leadership in clean energy and green innovation. Companies including Tokamak Energy, TreQ, Nium and Nexeon showcased breakthroughs in fusion, quantum computing, ammonia production, and battery tech.
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British interiors brand OKA relocates headquarters to Milton Park innovation hub
British interiors brand OKA has returned to Milton Park in Oxfordshire, relocating its headquarters to a custom-designed 12,971 sq ft office that reflects its design-led heritage. Founded in 1999, OKA has grown from a mail-order business to a national brand with 13 stores.
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Oxfordshire’s largest flexible office space at Bee House nears full capacity with Oodle arrival
Oodle Car Finance has taken up space at Bee House in Milton Park bringing the building’s occupancy level to 92%ahead of the building’s third birthday this May.
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MEPC completes £40m sustainable Nebula development at Milton Park
MEPC has completed its £40m Nebula development at Milton Park, featuring seven sustainable R&D workspaces totalling nearly 80,000 sq ft.
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Milton Park’s new fleet of branded buses enhances capacity and sustainability
Milton Park and Thames Travel have renewed their partnership, introducing thirteen new double-decker buses in Oxfordshire to enhance capacity and promote sustainable travel. The buses connect Milton Park to various locations, including Didcot Parkway and Oxford, offering quick and frequent services.
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Battery technology specialists Agratas takes 23,000 sq ft premises at Milton Park
The scale-up business developing next-generation battery technologies – has signed nearly 23,000 sq ft of laboratory space in Science Vale UK – the cluster of innovation companies in Oxfordshire.
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UK’s second largest publishing group doubles presence at Milton Park
The UK’s second largest book publishing group, Hachette UK, has announced a significant expansion of its Milton Park facilities in a move which doubles it’s presence at Milton Park and is expected to create up to 50 local job opportunities.
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MEPC appoints Curo Construction to deliver £14m Signal Yard vision at Milton Park
With works already underway, the project will see the redevelopment of the former Park Centre into a vibrant community and social hub that will act as the focal point of Milton Park’s amenity provision.
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Milton Park recognised for green innovation with Environmental Sustainability Award
Milton Park has been named one of the country’s most sustainable innovation communities as a result of its initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and maximise biodiversity.
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Timelapse footage shows construction progress on Milton Park’s Nebula development
Milton Park has released timelapse footage showing the construction progress on Nebula, its £40 million research and development (R&D) scheme at 190–192 Park Drive.
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Science Minister breaks ground for £40m Nebula development at Milton Park
Science Minister Andrew Griffith MP took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for Nebula, a £40 million research and development (R&D) scheme at Milton Park
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Milton Park is celebrating first year anniversary of its schools engagement programme
Milton Park is celebrating a successful first year of its schools-engagement initiative, Explore Milton Park, which has inspired 1,000 young students to consider a future in STEAM careers.
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‘Milton Wonder’ sapling planted at Milton Park on HM King’s birthday.
A historic ‘Milton Wonder’ sapling has been planted by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire to commemorate His Majesty’s Coronation on the day of his 75th birthday.