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Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran argues that it is in Thames Water’s 'best interest' for the government to ‘let it collapse and start again'.

Thames Water should be allowed to 'collapse and start again', Oxford MP claims 

Heathrow saw record passenger numbers in 2025, yet profits fell by a third as the airport paid out its first shareholder dividends in five years.

Heathrow pays out £550m to shareholders despite profits plunging by a third

Three businesses in Windsor, usually busy with visitors and tourists, have shared their surprise at being quieter than usual amid Donald Trump's visit.

Businesses' 'surprise' at being 'quieter than usual' during Trump's UK visit

Lisa has had no choice but to close her shop and turn to the internet as she believes people's spending habits have changed.

Business owner 'heartbroken' after being forced to shut up shop

BMW Minis on the production line at the BMW Mini plant at Cowley in Oxford, as the company announced plans to build its next-generation electric Mini in Oxford after securing a Government funding package. Picture date: Monday September 11, 2023.
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There are fears that planned US import tariffs on cars could have a 'huge impact' on BMW Group factories in Oxford and Goodwood.

Fears Trump tariffs could have 'huge impact' on Mini and Rolls-Royce factories

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help support nearly 150 former workers at FFX Folkestone. 

Almost 400 people have lost their jobs after two firms went into administration

Yellow Submarine, which has cafes in Oxford and Witney, is offering people living with additional to boost their skills.

Charity calling for more businesses to employ people with learning disabilities

In one month's time, physical checks are due to start taking place at Border Control Posts including at Portsmouth International Port.

£25m border control building at Portsmouth port could be demolished 

The troubled cosmetics company expanded around the world and left a 'lasting legacy' on the Sussex seaside city where it was founded in the 1970s.

From Brighton with Love: The Body Shop's rise and fall from one seaside store

Eco-Entrepeneur Rachel Watkyn makes sustainable packaging and has become one of the most successful women from the show.

Woman whose idea branded 'pathetic' on Dragons' Den makes £10 million a year

The first ever 'sustainable fashion week' has taken place in Brighton. Organisers say they want to 'revolutionise' the way we engage in fashion.

Brighton's first Sustainable Fashion Week calls for a 'rewear revolution'

The transformation will aid the Oxford site, which is the largest and oldest of the three Mini plants across the UK.

Oxford Mini plant announce multi-million pound investment securing 4000 jobs

Florence Pugh's father, a longstanding Oxford businessman, says Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have decimated footfall and forced him to close.

Hollywood star's dad blames traffic for Oxford restaurant repossession

Credit: Thames Water. Headshot of Thames Water CEO

Last year, Sarah Bentley, the CEO of Thames Water, received £496,000 in performance-related bonuses.

Water firm boss to forgo bonus to address 'unacceptable standards of service'

North Street in Midhurst was shut on March 16, following a major fire which gutted the historic Angel Inn. Six weeks on, and it is still closed.

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