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03.03.26
When we examined life science and technology convergence in 2023, we observed computation beginning to reshape the scientific method. At that point, 35% of life science companies were already employing AI, with nearly three-quarters expecting to adopt it to some degree within five years.
AI Reshaping the Cambridge Office and Lab Market
Report
17.02.26
Every £1 invested in early intervention programmes supporting at-risk young people generates up to £4.52 in savings to the public purse, according to a new independent study by real estate adviser Bidwells and youth charity RE N-GAGE.
RE-N-GAGE Economic and Social Value Assessment 2026
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30.01.26
On coming to power in 2024, the Labour government put its full force behind boosting productivity. This included a direct recognition of the importance of critical UK industries in the Science and Technology sector which compete on the global scale for talent, space and investment.
Draft NPPF: Turbo charging economic development
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27.01.26
In December 2025, the UK Government published a consultation draft of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) aimed at overhauling national planning policy to promote economic growth, boost housing delivery and streamline the planning system for Local Authorities and developers.
Draft NPPF: Understanding the 2025 Changes to Viability Assessments
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07.01.26
Cambridge’s longevity as a science cluster provides a marker in how other science and tech based economies in the UK will need to evolve to accommodate structural redefinition driven by the convergence of science and technology.
Future-proofing Cambridge's science cluster in a fast-moving R&D economy
Insights
14.12.25
AI is transforming real estate, but its greatest impact comes when it is embedded across the entire real estate value chain, from investment and planning to development, operations and long-term performance.
The real estate value-chain test: are you using AI to tinker or transform?
Insights
23.10.25
The dynamism of the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor is highlighted in a new analysis from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). The analysis looks at the number of academic articles, patents and venture capital raised in 237 cities.
What Makes a Successful Science and Tech Cluster?
M1 South Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026
The Milton Keynes office market continues to benefit from business relocations and plans for a new Warner Brothers theme park has given a further boost to demand. Prime office rents rose by 11% in 2025 and the shortage of Grade A space in the city centre is likely to support further rental growth.
25.02.26
Norfolk & Suffolk Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026
The Norwich office market continues to see steady demand and requirements rose to their highest level in three years at end-2025. The main issue now facing the market is a shortage of Grade A space, reflecting the lack of new development in the city.
25.02.26
RE-N-GAGE Economic and Social Value Assessment 2026
Every £1 invested in early intervention programmes supporting at-risk young people generates up to £4.52 in savings to the public purse, according to a new independent study by real estate adviser Bidwells and youth charity RE N-GAGE.
17.02.26
Cambridge Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026
Global occupiers and local innovation driving demand.
16.02.26
Oxford Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026
The Ellison Institute of Technology adds further global strength to Oxford’s innovation ecosystem.
16.02.26
A New Dawn for Scottish Build to Rent
Government policy, not market forces, is shaping the future of Scotland’s Build to Rent sector.
05.11.25Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - September 2025
Our latest Databook provides an update on the Oxfordshire Industrial Market
16.09.25Cambridgeshire Industrial Databook - September 2025
Our latest Databook provides an update on the Cambridgeshire Industrial Market
08.09.25
M1 South Industrial Databook - August 2025
Supply shortages fuel rental growth outlook in M1 South
28.08.25
Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - August 2025
The Norfolk & Suffolk industrial market has delivered a strong recovery in 2025, driven by renewed investor confidence and occupier demand.
20.08.25
Offices & Labs Databook Oxford - August 2025
Oxford’s office market sees strong central demand while labs market polarises.
Summer 2025
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
Landowner-Led Development - part 1
Part 1 of our "Landowner-led Development" series with Farmers Weekly
09.11.21
'Landowner-Led Development' - three-part series
This three-part webinar series with Farmers Weekly, 'Landowner-Led Development', explores the opportunities available for landowners in building a legacy through development. In case you missed it, you can watch all of the recordings below.
12.10.21
London Real Estate Forum 2021
The London Real Estate Forum is an annual thought-leadership conference held at the Barbican Centre, 29–30 September 2021, bringing together key decision-makers from the industry, government, investment and business communities to drive sustainable investment and development in cities.
29.09.21
Royal Highland Show - breakfast briefing
In partnership with Shepherd and Wedderburn, we are bringing together rural leaders to share their unique perspectives on key issues, opportunities and challenges facing the rural sector in Scotland.
18.06.21
Under the microscope: Lab design for the future
As the science & technology sector evolves, so too must its real estate. The utilisation of AI, robotics and cloud-based research data is changing the way scientists work and the spaces they occupy. Demand and pace of start-ups and spin-outs is rapidly changing the market.
14.04.21
Unleashing the Arc: Spatial Framework
With MHCLG set to launch plans for the much anticipated Arc Spatial Framework, what does the development industry and local leaders expect to see in the framework and how can government ensure that it is a success?
19.02.21
Unleashing the Arc: Academia, Science and Tech
The Arc is home to world-leading Science and tech companies. But how can we ensure they attract the best talent, from top universities, to enable this sector to flourish? And can we provide the development and infrastructure needed to retain them?
14.01.21
Under the microscope: Booming Science and Tech clusters
Over the last 12 months, our research has built up a unique database of science and tech businesses and the floorspace they occupy across the clusters, which tells a myriad of stories about future advances.
03.12.20
Unleashing the Arc: Build, Build, Build
With central Government proposing an Arc-wide spatial strategy and four development corporations for the Arc, is MHCLG now striking the right balance with local policy-making to Build, Build, Build at the pace required?
25.11.20
Unleashing the Arc: Is the green belt choking green economic growth?
While the Government is planning for large-scale infrastructure and economic growth in the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, the Wildlife Trust is promoting it’s bold green vision for the region. We will discussed how we can create a regional ‘green infrastructure plan’.
22.10.20
WEBINAR: Local Plan Watch Autumn 2020
Bidwells' latest webinar provided an update on the progress of local plans coming forward across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and London, plus strategic planning opportunities arising from the Planning White Paper.
05.10.20
What's next for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc's knowledge economy?
Our latest Oxford to Cambridge Arc webinar took place this week with guests debating the future of the initiative with planning partner and Arc lead, Rob Hopwood.
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