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Insights 08.08.25

A new generation of agricultural subsidies is forming against a backdrop of climate targets looming, biodiversity loss accelerating, and young people unsure whether farming offers a truly viable future.

Scottish subsidies are the roots of the future

Insights 07.08.25

The UK Government’s 2025 Industrial Strategy and Life Sciences Sector Plan (LSSP) articulate a bold vision for economic growth through innovation, with Oxford positioned as a central player. But beyond the rhetoric, is there tangible action?

Oxford’s Knowledge Cluster and UK Government Strategy: Ambition, advocacy and aspiration, but is there Action?

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Insights 06.08.25

Scotland’s landowners are on the front line of a transformation - navigating shifting policy, rising energy demand, and growing environmental pressure.

Unlocking Land Value: Insights from the Caithness Show

Insights 28.07.25

The landscape of real estate investment is undergoing a seismic shift. What was once a "nice to have" sustainable credential has rapidly become a fundamental requirement for viable investment.

The Future of Real Estate Investment is Green

Insights 21.07.25

The Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan 2025 aims to send a powerful signal: that the UK is serious about harnessing life sciences as a driver of long-term economic growth and global influence.

Unlocking the North: Why the Life Sciences Sector Plan Must Deliver for Every Region

Insights 16.07.25

The Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan 2025 is a welcome step forward. It reflects a growing national recognition that life sciences is not only a key part of our existing economic strength, but also one of the UK’s most promising opportunities for future growth.

Planning for Innovation: the Life Sciences Sector Plan

Insights 10.07.25

DEFRA has recently strengthened its Farming Rules for Water, sharpening its stance on nutrient and manure management in England.

New Requirements for Farmers: DEFRA Tightens Farming Rules for Water

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Insights 30.06.25

The UK stands on the edge of a spinout revolution — but unless we act boldly, that edge could quickly become a cliff.

Now is the time to go big: Back UK Spinouts or Fall Behind

Insights 05.06.25

Last week’s announcement, of the Government’s proposed strategy to accelerate housing delivery – including a potential Delayed Homes Penalty – has sparked debate across the industry.

Build-out bottleneck: Why penalties alone won't speed up delivery

Insights 05.06.25

Speaking at the 2025 Superpower Conference, Lord Patrick Vallance delivered a powerful call to action: to unlock the full potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster and turn the UK into a true scientific superpower.

Lord Patrick Vallance: Unlocking the UK's Scientific Superpower

Insights 05.06.25

A standout session challenged the UK to think bigger than the Oxford-Cambridge corridor. Leaders from across the country—Cambridge, Oxford, Glasgow, Liverpool, and beyond—explored how science-led growth can and must benefit the whole of the UK.

Beyond Oxford and Cambridge: How Science-Led Growth Can Deliver for the Whole UK

Insights 05.06.25

Recorded live at the Creating a Scientific Superpower, this session features a compelling conversation between Lisa Flashner, COO of the Ellison Institute of Technology, and Richard Todd, Head of Built Environment at Bidwells.

Todd Talk: Inside the Vision: Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford

M1 South Industrial Databook - August 2026

Take-up of units under 50,000 sq ft increases across Milton Keynes and Northampton

31.08.26

Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - August 2026

Oxfordshire industrial market shifts to SME demand as availability remains tight

28.08.26

Cambridge Industrial Databook August 2026

The Cambridge industrial market continued to perform strongly in the first half of 2026, driven by robust occupier demand and constrained supply.

24.08.26

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Oxford Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Oxford continued to see steady demand across its commercial property market.

19.08.26

Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - August 2026

The Norfolk industrial market made steady progress in the first half of 2026.

19.08.26

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Norfolk & Suffolk Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Norwich's office market continues to gain momentum, driven by strong occupier demand and limited Grade A supply.

06.08.26

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M1 South Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Milton Keynes continues to attract strong occupier interest, supported by healthy demand and positive rental growth prospects.

06.08.26

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Cambridge Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Major occupier commitments and rising demand are reinforcing Cambridge's position as a leading science and technology hub.

06.08.26

Capital, clusters and the scale-up gap

The UK produces world-class science, research and innovation, but is it capturing enough of the value created by its most promising businesses?

16.07.26

UK Economy & Real Estate Outlook - June 2026

The UK economy and real estate markets have entered the second half of 2026 against a backdrop of significant political and geopolitical change. With the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer and a truce in the Middle East, the outlook for inflation, interest rates and property markets has shifted once again, creating both risks and opportunities for investors.

01.07.26

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Spring 2026

The Cambridge residential rental market is entering 2026 with renewed momentum and a clearer sense of direction. Following a period of stabilisation, demand is strengthening, rents are edging upwards, and a new regulatory framework is bringing much-needed certainty for both landlords and tenants.

15.04.26

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Cambridge Industrial Databook March 2026

Cambridgeshire Industrial Market 2025: Renewed Demand from Knowledge Industries.

18.03.26

May 2027

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2027

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in our Town and Gown series and will be back on Sunday 9 May 2027. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

09.05.27

Oct 2026

Delivering good growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor

The Oxford to Cambridge Corridor represents one of the UK’s most significant opportunities for growth. Join us for "Delivering good growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor", a half-day event bringing together the people shaping and delivering that ambition.

06.10.26

Oct 2026

Bidwells Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Cambridge 10k is Muscular Dystrophy's autumn run of the series and will be back on Sunday 4 October 2026. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

04.10.26

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Sep 2026

BioWednesday | Overseas Capital and UK Life Sciences - Opportunity or Defence?

In partnership with One Nucleus, we are delighted to invite you to our breakfast seminar, Overseas Capital and UK Life Sciences - Opportunity or Defence?, drawing on insights from Bidwells' latest report, Capital, Clusters and the Scale-Up Gap, produced in partnership with Beauhurst.

30.09.26

Jun 2026

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2026

Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster Board, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference is back for its fifth year.

03.06.26

May 2026

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2026: Innovation Unlocked

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2026. Exploring innovation clusters, AI and robotics, clean energy, UK housing and social impact - with the people shaping them.

19.05.26

May 2026

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in our Town and Gown series and will be back on Sunday 10 May 2026. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

10.05.26

Apr 2026

Spring Local Plan Watch 2026

Join us this April for our Local Plan Watch Breakfast Briefing, where we will explore the key planning developments shaping the eastern region this Spring.

22.04.26

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Nov 2025

Oxford Productivity Engine Conference 2025

Driving Productivity in Oxfordshire through Civic Transformation and Technological Revolution

19.11.25

Oct 2025

Amplifying Black Voices in the Built Environment

We are delighted to invite you to a special panel discussion hosted by Bidwells in celebration of Black History Month.

16.10.25

Oct 2025

Bidwells Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2025

Bidwells Cambridge 10k is Muscular Dystrophy's autumn run of the series and will be back on Sunday 5 October 2025. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

05.10.25

Sep 2025

Essex Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution Breakfast Briefing

Chelgate Local and Bidwells, in conjunction with the Essex Developers Group, invite you to join us at a focused breakfast briefing on the biggest changes to local government in Essex for decades.

12.09.25

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