Latest Business and Economy news
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Broad Street pop-up shop showcases Botley Road businesses
On Saturday (1 November 2025), Botley Road businesses will launch a temporary pop-up shop on Broad Street, giving them a city centre presence during the ongoing road closure.
Date: 31 October 2025
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Cowley Branch Line to be reopened with two new train stations for Oxford
Today, 23 October, government has announced £120m of funding to reopen the Cowley Branch Line to passengers and create two new stations at Oxford Cowley and Oxford Littlemore in south-east Oxford.
Date: 23 October 2025
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Christmas in Oxford is coming
Following the success of 2024, Oxford City Council is pleased to confirm Keston Events Ltd will return as the organiser of the Christmas event on Broad Street, bringing even more festive cheer for '25
Date: 22 October 2025
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Celebrating 175 Oxford Living Wage employers
Employees from 175 Oxford organisations are now being paid at least the Oxford Living Wage, the largest number since the scheme launched in 2019.
Date: 6 October 2025
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City centre vacancy rates data published
Oxford City Council’s summer vacancy survey, completed June 2025, found that fewer than 3% of units in the city centre are currently vacant and available to let.
Date: 26 September 2025
