Summer at Britain’s Greatest Palace
Blenheim Palace announce jam-packed summer programme of events and activities
Business News
Daily news and press releases from members, guest writers and the B4 team.
Freeths advises on high-profile broadband merger
The private equity group at national law firm Freeths has advised the Substantial Group management team, the ultra-fast full fibre broadband provider, on its merger with Brsk in a deal that marks the largest consolidation of alternative network providers.
FRC Proposes Major Overhaul of Auditing Standards
In a bold move, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has unveiled proposed changes to auditing standards that could have a major impact on the financial world, according to chartered accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson.
Whitley Stimpson shines as finalist for top national award
Service Charge Accountancy specialist Jonathan Walton of Whitley Stimpson has been recognised for his outstanding work in the field by being shortlisted for a prestigious property industry award.
The end of our inaugural 2019 Blanc de Noirs
The first Blanc de Noirs we have released and the only one for quite some time to come. Created from a single parcel of south facing Pinot Noir, harvested late in the season.
Frilford Heath Golf Club donates course to RAISE’24
Oxfordshire’s leading golf club, Frilford Heath, has ‘donated’ their Championship Red Course to raise funds for the eleven beneficiary charities of RAISE’24.
B4 Platinum CEOs and Leaders Discussion Lunch with Nigel Tipple, CEO,...
On a monthly basis, B4 invites a leader from one of its Platinum membership companies to host a lunch, bringing together senior directors from within the B4 community giving those in attendance an opportunity to share news, collate views or discuss common challenges or opportunities faced by businesses.
Why entrepreneurs and business owners need an exit strategy
A recent report from Charles Stanley and Beauhurst, the UK’s landscape for business exits, revealed that 48% of entrepreneurs and business owners lack a succession plan or exit strategy.
You’re Invited to Our 34th Anniversary Showcase Event
Following our successful events at Aston & James during the past 2 years, we’re doing it again, but bigger! Why? because it’s our 34th anniversary. We are hosting our Anniversary Showcase event on the 13th of June for our customers, suppliers and Oxfordshire businesses in a relaxed set-up in a marquee located outside Aston & […]
Abingdon & Witney College receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, with report praising...
Abingdon & Witney College has received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating with ‘Outstanding’ features, following an inspection in May 2024.
Olympic Representation for Oxford Brookes
Eight members of Oxford Brookes University Boat Club (OBUBC) have been selected to represent Team GB at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
What Services Are Affected by the Big Switch-Off?
All good things come to an end, even Britain’s telecoms infrastructure. Which means businesses like yours need to be prepared. You may have heard something to the tune of ‘the UK’s analogue PSTN network is being switched off by December 2025’ Or, maybe this is the first you’ve heard and you’re wondering how it relates […]
Networking at Sea
We are running a Cruise to Success Networking at Sea Event on Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady ship sailing from Portsmouth on 19th September 24 for 4 nights – stopping overnight in Amsterdam.
Oxford Brookes University to showcase cutting-edge AI research at free week-long...
Oxford Brookes University will be showcasing the most recent developments and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence research at its annual Festival of AI this week. The festival runs from today until 7 June and includes a series of free workshops that will explore how AI can revolutionise schools, business and society.
Unipart collaborates with Shippeo as supply chain visibility partner
Unipart, the leading provider of supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies, has collaborated with Shippeo, the global leader in real-time multimodal transportation visibility, to strengthen its Lead Logistics Partner proposition.