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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

Bidwells Arc Market Databook London Offices Labs Spring 2021

Arc Market Databook London Offices - spring 2021

Rapid vaccine roll-out creates positive long-term sentiment with investors

01.03.21

Bidwells Arc Market Databook Norfolk Offices Labs Spring 2021

Arc Market Databook Norfolk Suffolk Offices and Labs - Spring 2021

While the pandemic takes its toll on the office market, tech continues to evolve

01.03.21

Bidwells Arc Market Databook Oxfordshire Offices Labs Spring 2021

Arc Market Databook Oxfordshire Offices and Labs - Spring 2021

The pressure of demand continued to drive rental growth during the crisis

01.03.21

Bidwells Arc Market Databook Cambridge Offices Labs Spring 2021.

Arc Market Databook Cambridgeshire Offices and Labs - Spring 2021

Cambridge laboratory sector sees highest level of requirements in five years

28.02.21

Little Trochry - Changes to Permitted Development Rights

Changes to Permitted Development Rights is positive news for Scottish farmers

The Scottish Government recently announced its new rules for the development of agricultural buildings, bringing with it some very positive news for farmers.

24.02.21

Homes after lockdown - Cambridge survey report

Over the last year, our homes have doubled-up as workplaces, classrooms and, for those shielding, become the extent of their world.

10.02.21

Cambridge Residential Rental Market, spring 2021

The economic and human costs of the Covid-19 crisis deepened during the fourth quarter as we embarked nationally on a second, and now, third lockdown period. Cambridge has remained at the centre of the pandemic response with activity continuing in the city’s university R&D buildings and across its science parks and quarters.

02.02.21

Housing Delivery Test 2020 Result

The Housing Delivery Test (HDT) results for 2020 have now been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Suzi Green gives her commentary on the results and what this means for development opportunities in our region.

22.01.21

Homes Under Lockdown, Cambridge Survey Report, Autumn 2020

Over the last eight months, our homes have doubled-up as workplaces, classrooms and, for those shielding, become the extent of their world.

20.11.20

Cambridge Residential Rental Market, Winter 2020

2020 will be remembered in history for many reasons. The completion of the protracted Brexit withdrawal negotiations first quarter was shortly followed by the arrival of COVID-19 with all the heartbreak and economic trauma that came in its wake.

03.11.20

Planning in Scotland: An Update - September 2020

Covid-19, Climate Change, Net Zero Emissions… the Scottish planning system is responding to an influx of issues as well as updating other elements of the planning system such as public consultation. We are delighted to share Bidwells’ September Planning Update which aims to keep you updated on these current consultations and associated timescales.

09.09.20

Cambridge Residential Rental Market, Autumn 2020

Along with the rest of the country, day-to-day life in Cambridge remains overshadowed by the COVID-19 crisis.

08.07.20

May 2026

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in the Town and Gown series. Inspired by a local boy Daniel Cleaver who had muscular dystrophy, it started in 1982. Daniel’s father and local runners set up the event as a fun run to raise money for muscular dystrophy and to this day all profits still go to our work.

10.05.26

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 Essex for decades.

12.09.25

Sep 2025

BioWednesday | Now is the Time to Go Big : Scaling Science and Tech Successfully

In partnership with One Nucleus we are delighted to invite you to our breakfast seminar, Now is the Time to Go Big: What Science & Tech Businesses Need to Scale Successfully, drawing on insights from Bidwells’ latest report Investment for Growth.

10.09.25

Jun 2025

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2025

Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster & Bidwells, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference returned for its fourth year.

05.06.25

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May 2025

Devolution, the opportunity for Oxfordshire

Bidwells and Cavendish invite you to an exclusive breakfast and panel session of insightful speakers, bringing together key experts to discuss the future of governance and growth in Oxfordshire.

28.05.25

May 2025

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2025

At UKREiiF 2025, we examined Investment for Growth in the Bidwells Pavilion. Visitors joined us for discussions on the biggest opportunities that were driving productivity, innovation, and impact.

20.05.25

May 2025

Navigating Planning Reforms: Is This the Path to Progress?

UKREiiF 2025 brought together a panel of leading voices to ask a pivotal question: Are the latest planning reforms truly delivering progress, or simply adding new layers to an already complex system?

19.05.25

Jan 2025

Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update & NPPF Insights

Join us this January for our Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update, a breakfast event that will dive into the latest developments in local planning and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

23.01.25

Nov 2024

The Productivity Engine: Unlocking Oxford’s Economic Potential

Oxford is on the brink of transformative growth, with real estate and strategic infrastructure key to unlocking its economic potential. Join us to explore innovative housing, high-tech workspaces, and the future of Oxford’s productivity - shaping both local communities and the wider economy.

21.11.24

Nov 2024

Housing Matters: finding collaborative solutions to the UK’s housing shortage

Join acclaimed author, barrister, and public speaker Hashi Mohamed for a breakfast panel session, followed by a keynote presentation, on 18th November 2024.

18.11.24

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