Business News

Daily news and press releases from members, guest writers and the B4 team.

Smart technology consultancy successfully bridging the R&D gap with an injection...

Oxford InnovationWed 9th Oct 20243 min

Rufilla, based at Culham Innovation Centre in south Oxfordshire, is at forefront of cutting-edge technology, supporting clients across energy, healthcare and transport to create smart connected devices that push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, greener, and more efficient world. In addition, Rufilla also champions a unique consultancy approach by sharing their technical expertise with their clients to ultimately make their services obsolete.

Solicitors | Oxfordshire

Leading healthtech lawyer joins Mills & Reeve Oxford office

Mills & Reeve LLPWed 9th Oct 20243 min

Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has appointed partner Gayle Curry to support the growth of its commercial healthtech practice.

Sport | National

Ingram ‘incredibly proud’ after going down fighting in Brands Hatch decider

B4 NewsdeskWed 9th Oct 20246 min

There was no fairytale ending for Tom Ingram in the 2024 British Touring Car Championship finale at Brands Hatch last weekend (5-6 October), but the former champion went down fighting with a characteristically heroic performance as circumstances cruelly conspired against him.

Sport | National

Ingram: We’re in the strongest position we’ve ever been

B4Wed 9th Oct 20244 min

Tom Ingram is bullish about his prospects of reclaiming the biggest prize in national motorsport this weekend (5-6 October), as he prepares to go toe-to-toe for title glory in the British Touring Car Championship season finale at Brands Hatch.

Finance, Professional Services | Oxfordshire

Understanding HMRC tax investigations: A guide for business owners

WellersMon 7th Oct 20244 min

Simon Smith, Managing Partner at Wellers, discusses what business owners need to know about tax investigations, including whether you could be a target.

Sustainability | Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace named Sustainable Tourism Provider of the Year at UKinbound’s...

BlenheimSun 6th Oct 20242 min

UKinbound, the UK’s leading travel trade association that represents the interests of the UK’s inbound tourism industry (international visitors) – which generated over £31 billion for the UK economy last year – awarded Blenheim Palace the accolade of Sustainable Tourism Provider of the Year at its Awards for Excellence ceremony on Thursday 26 September.

Publishing | Oxfordshire

New book by Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill shows Blenheim Palace as it’s...

BlenheimSun 6th Oct 20242 min

Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, twelfth generation of the family, takes readers on a privileged tour of Britain’s Greatest Palace in her latest book, ‘Blenheim – 300 years of Life in a Palace’.

Logistics | Oxfordshire

Andy Pyne appointed Unipart Chief Sustainability Officer

UnipartSun 6th Oct 20242 min

Andy Pyne has been appointed Chief Sustainability Officer at Unipart, the supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies partner.

Sales & Marketing | Oxfordshire

Challenges – We faced them all!!

Fourth BornSat 5th Oct 20243 min

Traffic, sickness, client disasters and kids being sent home from school were just some of the challenges our B4 colleagues faced. BUT 15 made it and joined the BDM Ecosystem session in September.

Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne Legal 500 Success

Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLPSat 5th Oct 20241 min

BH&O LLP goes ‘from strength to strength’, and is recommended for its strength in care proceedings, adoption, and finances, often representing unmarried couples.

Finance, Finance & Insurance | Oxfordshire

Wren Sterling named in FT Adviser Top 100 Financial Advisers list...

Wren SterlingThu 3rd Oct 20241 min

Wren Sterling is celebrating its eighth consecutive year of making FT Adviser’s Top 100 Financial Advisers list. The awards reflect the leading firms in the UK financial advice and wealth management markets and were announced at FT Adviser’s Financial Advice Forum event in London on the 24th September.

Logistics | Oxfordshire

Unipart Rail and Racine Railroad Products UK form strategic partnership

UnipartThu 3rd Oct 20242 min

Unipart Rail has announced a strategic partnership with Racine Railroad Products UK. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing rail industry standards and enhancing efficiency in global maintenance operations.

Business as a Force for Good | Oxfordshire

Join us to help disadvantaged people in Oxfordshire this winter

Oxfordshire Community FoundationMon 30th Sep 20243 min

Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) have launched an appeal to raise £60,000 towards its Living Essentials Fund. The Living Essentials Fund will help the most disadvantaged people in our county who are struggling to afford the basics – housing, food and warmth. Grants will be made to grassroots charitable organisations across Oxfordshire working to support them […]