Business News

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

New Leadership and Team Expansion for Freeths’ Highly Regarded Oxfordshire Private...

Freeths SolicitorsFri 18th Feb 20223 min

For 15 consecutive years Freeths’ Trust, Estate and Tax lawyers have secured a Tier 1 ranking in the UK’s leading legal directory, Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide. This recognises excellent client service, experience and expertise. Building on this, the highly regarded practice is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Lisa Mark Bell and Louise Lewis as new, joint heads of the Oxford Trust, Estates and Tax team.

Technology | National

Hollywood-level tech set to disrupt corporate commercials

B4 NewsdeskFri 18th Feb 20222 min

Ad for Carringtons Coffee Co. shot using advanced robotic arms with 0-frame delay enabling seamless transition from ‘tropical jungle to coffee shop’

Finance, Sustainability, Technology | Oxfordshire

Bramble Energy’s £35 million Series B financing round

Penningtons Manches CooperFri 18th Feb 20222 min

The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised Bramble Energy on the completion of their £35 million Series B financing round.

Finance, Technology | Oxfordshire

First Light Fusion’s $45 million Series C financing round

Penningtons Manches CooperFri 18th Feb 20222 min

The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised First Light Fusion on the completion of their $45 million Series C financing round.

Accountants, Finance & Insurance, People | National

Be prepared for big National Insurance hike in April

B4 NewsdeskWed 16th Feb 20222 min

Experts are warning businesses and employees to brace themselves for a major rise in National Insurance payments in April.

Public Transport | Oxfordshire

Oxford SmartZone announces fare changes

Private: Oxford Bus CompanyMon 14th Feb 20222 min

Oxford SmartZone has announced that fares will be changing from 27th February 2022. This is the first time that fares have been increased in two years and the changes represent the rising costs across the bus industry.

Attractions, Business Services | Oxfordshire

Palace Cleaners Reach Finals of Tourism Superstars

BlenheimMon 14th Feb 20222 min

Blenheim Palace’s dedicated team of cleaners has been nominated to become VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstars of 2022.

Education | Oxfordshire

Future Thinkers campaign kicks off at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes Business SchoolMon 14th Feb 20223 min

Showcase throughout February highlights range of research projects which are having an impact around the world.

Finance | Oxfordshire

Penningtons Manches Cooper advises medtech business Orthox on $12.5 million Series...

Penningtons Manches CooperMon 14th Feb 20222 min

The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised Oxford University spin-out Orthox Limited on the completion of a further $4.3 million (£3.2 million) to close its $12.5 million (£9.2 million) Series A financing round.

Local Government | National

OxLEP response to the Levelling-Up White Paper

Oxfordshire LEPFri 11th Feb 20224 min

The much-anticipated Levelling-Up White Paper was announced last week by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP.

Office Services | Oxfordshire

Document and File Scanning – Oxford’s most professional Bureau

Oxford Duplication Centre LtdThu 10th Feb 20223 min

We are currently working on a large order with Blue Cross. Pets are at the heart of everything they do. Each year, thousands of cats, dogs, small pets, and horses turn up to their animal hospitals, clinics and rehoming services for treatment and to find them the happy homes they deserve. The Blue Cross Education and Behaviour […]

Finance, Leadership, People | National

The one trait evident in every successful CEO

Charles Stanley Wealth ManagersThu 10th Feb 20223 min

I spent five years as the share tipster at the Daily Telegraph before I joined Charles Stanley, editing its long-running Questor column. I met numerous chief executives of UK listed companies on a daily basis – from FTSE 100 giants to Aim-listed tiddlers – as they attempted to convince me that their companies were the ones that Daily Telegraph readers needed to back.

Office Services | Oxfordshire

Love Your Workspace With 14% Off

Aston and James Office SuppliesThu 10th Feb 20221 min

The importance of wellbeing is key now with more people working from home. Almost all of us have had to change the way we work, whether our future is office or home-based, or even both. It’s been a key priority for Aston & James to align themselves with the changing workplace wherever you choose to […]

Public Relations | Oxfordshire

Promotion and trio of appointments bolster Target team

TargetThu 10th Feb 20222 min

Cheltenham-based communications agency Target has appointed a new Business Development Director and added three new members to its award-winning PR team. Rachel Meagher has been promoted to Business Development Director after 17 years with the company, most recently leading communications activity as Associate Director for many of its B2B clients including ADEY, Reliance Water Controls […]

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