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Oxford offer holders “speechless” after court rejects challenge to visa brake

A high court case by four women prevented from studying at Oxford by the government’s visa brake was rejected in August, with an appeal pending.
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Botley Road reopens after three and a half years

Botley Road, which has been closed since April 2023 to accommodate expansions to Oxford railway station, reopened to the public this week.
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Traffic filters trial replaces congestion charge in Oxford

Oxfordshire County Council has introduced a traffic filters trial in Oxford to replace the congestion charge.
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Antisemitism at UK universities 79% higher than before October 7th attacks

The University of Oxford was among ten universities to record five or more antisemitic incidents from 2024-2026, a new report on antisemitism at UK universities shows.
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