Oxford Bus Company invests in graduates to inspire the next generation...
Glenn De Sousa progressed from graduate trainee to manager inside a year – after getting on-board Oxford Bus Company’s graduate training scheme.
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PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER ADVISES SELOXIUM ON ITS SPIN-OUT FROM OXFORD UNIVERSITY
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised Seloxium on the completion of its spin-out from Oxford University and initial seed funding led by Oxford Science Enterprises in cooperation with Oxford University Innovation, the university’s technology transfer office.
Oxford North launches phase 2 public consultation to deliver amenities, landscaping...
Oxford North Ventures, the joint venture company of Thomas White Oxford, the development company of St John’s College, Cadillac Fairview and Stanhope, has launched a four-week public consultation on enhancements to phase 1a and new designs for phase 2 to deliver Oxford North, the new £700 million innovation district in Oxford, UK.
Thrive Festival returns to Oxford Brookes University for 2022
Oxford Brookes University is hosting Thrive Festival once again in 2022, with a week of activities to inspire entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and celebrate ideas, creativity and innovation.
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Oxford Brookes Professor authors new BBC Radio 4 Analysis programme
An Oxford Brookes University Professor has authored a new BBC Radio 4 programme that will explore why society still assumes that women will be the main carers, both paid and unpaid, and what can be done for the roles to be changed.
‘One year on from ‘Billion Tonne Drop’-themed conference, Oxfordshire has an...
On Tuesday 9 November 2021, OxLEP hosted an official COP26 roadshow event on the Presidency’s ‘Science and Innovation’ Day, titled ‘’The Billion Tonne Drop – How Oxfordshire leads the global charge to address the climate emergency’.
JUGGLING AN SME BUSINESS 
We all know the last (yes, it is almost) three years have been challenging, difficult and testing but for Chris Pallett, Managing Director of Bespoke based in Telford, it’s been a ride full of more than its fair share of ups and downs. B4’s Richard Rosser interviewed a refreshingly open and upbeat business owner who thrives on helping others in need.
Sustainability In the Workplace: why it’s important
Green products are becoming a must! We only get one planet and taking proper care of it has become a top priority of today’s consumers. In a global survey from IBM, 51% of respondents said that environmental sustainability is more important to them today than in previous years. Many are practicing what they preach, with […]
Small Business rate relief
Business rates are charged on most non-domestic premises, including most commercial properties such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories. Some properties are eligible for discounts from the local council on their business rates. This is called business rates relief. There are a number of reliefs available including small business rate relief, rural rate relief and charitable rate relief.
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Thames Valley businesses restructuring to cope with mounting cost pressures
According to new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP, a combination of inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, high energy costs, and ongoing supply chain issues are significantly impacting the financial viability of many businesses.
Julie Carrier appointed Chief Commercial Officer Unipart Rail
September 2022 – Julie Carrier has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, Unipart Rail.
Freeths appoints new partner to lead its highly regarded Commercial Litigation practice in Oxford
National leading law firm Freeths has appointed Caroline Watson as head of the firm’s Oxford commercial litigation practice. She joins from Thrings LLP.