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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

Insights 22.05.25

In this episode of Todd Talk, Richard Todd sits down with Carl Ennis, Country CEO of Siemens GB&I, to explore how AI is already transforming the built environment.

Todd Talk: Powering Progress with AI – A Conversation with Carl Ennis, Siemens

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Offices & Labs Databook M1 South - August 2025

Office demand in Milton Keynes surged to a seven-year high in the first half of 2025, spurred by major regional developments like the proposed Universal Studios theme park.

Summer 2025

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Offices & Labs Databook Norfolk & Suffolk - August 2025

Norwich’s office market is experiencing renewed momentum, fuelled by a thriving tech, renewables and research ecosystem.

Summer 2024

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Summer 2025

Discover how March's stamp duty rush led to a dramatic April crash and get expert predictions on whether mortgage rate cuts in 2026 will fuel the anticipated housing recovery amid persistent economic headwinds.

29.07.25

Offices & Labs Databook Cambridge - July 2025

The Cambridge office market has made a strong start to the year, driven by the city’s science and tech cluster.

Summer 2025

Driving Innovation at Speed

Motorsport innovation solving world challenges in the UK Motorsport Cluster

19.07.25

Investment for Growth: Now is the time to go big

Life science spinouts are key to unlocking the UK’s global scientific potential.

05.06.25

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Investment for Growth: The case for micro-economic reforms

Is Britain Ready to Grow Again?

20.05.25

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Spring 2025

In our Q1 2025 report, uncover surprising shifts in Cambridge housing values, the critical impact of the delayed Renters Rights Bill, and expert insights on whether this cooling trend will continue amid economic uncertainties.

12.05.25

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Cambridge Industrial Databook March - 2025

Strong take up activity driven by traditional industrial occupiers

20.03.25

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Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - March 2025

High-quality space and major investments fuel market momentum

20.03.25

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Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - March 2025

Strong take up absorbs requirements but drives shortage in Grade A space

20.03.25

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M1 South Industrial Databook - March 2025

Northampton see strong logistics market rebound

20.03.25

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Sep 2023

The Future of the Oxford to Cambridge Region Conference

Listen to real estate leaders from across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc discuss key issues facing the region at The Future of the Oxford to Cambridge Region Conference 2023.

18.09.23

Sep 2023

Offices & Labs Databook Presentation

Bidwells bitesize online presentation provided an update on the Offices and Labs Market across Oxford & Cambridge.

12.09.23

Jul 2023

Bidwells Bitesize: Revitalise, Reimagine, Repurpose Breakfast Seminar

On 18th July 2023, we held our breakfast seminar on ‘Meeting Lab Demand with Innovative Spaces' in partnership with COEL

18.07.23

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Jun 2023

Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference

Science and real estate call for national effort to make Britain a scientific superpower

28.06.23

Nov 2022

Natural Capital & Renewable Energy Investment Conference

Investment is being viewed through a new environmental lens. Funds seeking sustainable ventures are channelling capital into land-based assets to deliver tangible natural capital and renewables projects.

23.11.22

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Sep 2022

BioWednesday: The future of life sciences and the role of real estate

At this BioWednesday event, collaboratively hosted by One Nucleus and Bidwells, we discussed ‘What is shaping the 2030 Life Science future and what is the role of real estate in supporting ecosystems over coming years?’

07.09.22

Jun 2022

What does the science and technology sector need to grow within the Arc?

The success of the Arc, and its science and technology sector, depends on Britain’s world-class skills base. But is enough being done to ensure the UK continues to train, attract, and develop the best scientific talent?

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Creating a Scientific Superpower

The UK is home to world-leading innovation in life sciences, space, energy, and future transport, yet support for our R&D sector lags our international competition.

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Investing in UK Science and Technology

The UK science and technology market remains a hot prospect for investors from home and abroad.

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Creating places for innovation

As one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, science and technology has proven its potential to turbocharge regional economies and create centres of success.

21.06.22