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The Oxfordshire County Council’s new budget includes increasing council tax by 4.99%, addressing a £5.4 million shortfall for 2026/27.

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Oxford University faces backlash over use of gagging order in sexual harassment case

Oxford Union cancels Namal Rajapaksa event after backlash

Quarter of students at London state school receive Oxbridge offers

County Council raises council tax to 4.99%, citing decreased government funding

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