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Tourism Sector Deal means ‘opportunity knocks’ for Oxfordshire

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Andrew Stephenson MP with Oxfordshire leaders marking the Tourism Sector Deal

To mark the publication of the Tourism Sector Deal, Nigel Tipple, Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership's Chief Executive, writes about the important of the sector for his county and how the deal will help it grow even more.

Why collaboration is key for the success of local economies

Nigel Tipple from Oxford Local Enterprise Partnership

Collaboration and partnerships across sectors and beyond are key to getting Oxfordshire's economy on the world-stage, argues Nigel Tipple, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

Offshore wind is transforming the UK’s industrial future

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Offshore wind farm

The UK has the biggest offshore wind farms in the world. Offshore wind is a British success story on a grand scale, thanks to UK-led innovation, and the combined efforts of industry and government, writes Benj Sykes, Co-Chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council and Ørsted UK Country Manager for Offshore.

Embracing machine learning to keep us all moving

City road with in Birmingham

Transportation has undergone a technological revolution in the last decade with apps like Citymapper and Uber helping us move quickly and efficiently. But traffic management hasn't changed in 30 years, until now, writes Peter Mildon of Vivacity Labs.

Cutting congestion by bringing fuel to you

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Zebra Fuel van next to a small car with 2 people in front.

As vehicles begin to use alternative energy sources, petrol stations are becoming less and less popular. In cities where property values are high, landlords are closing petrol stations to make way for residential homes. Here, Reda Bennis from Zebra Fuel explains how his business is cutting congestion.

How innovation can transform our towns and cities

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Car taillights on a motorway at night

The Future of Mobility Grand Challenge is driving a profound change in how we move people, goods and services around our towns and cities. Professor Warren Manning from the University of Derby looks at the momentum the strategy could provide for innovation in the way we do business.