FIVE new jobs have been created in Oxford by the Royal Bank of Scotland as part of a major expansion across the south.

The fresh recruits will join the commercial banking team at the office on the Minns Business Park, Botley, increasing it by 35 per cent as a result.

RBS bosses say they made the move after listening to feedback from local customers.

It is part of the bank's wider expansion plans across the South West, South Wales and South of England where more than 155 jobs have been created.

Simon Godfrey, director of commercial banking for Oxford, said: "This investment highlights the importance we place on supporting and developing business in the local community."