End of an era as senior director retires from top accountancy...
Malcolm Higgs, senior director at accountants Whitley Stimpson, is stepping down after dedicating his entire career to the firm.
Oxfordshire
Where it all began. B4 started in Oxfordshire in 2006 and has continued to grow and expand to other areas.
Laboratory sector accounts for 50% of Oxfordshire take up
The VSL commercial property report shows that 2021 was the year that saw laboratory demand and take up soar with laboratories now accounting for 50 percent of all take up within the Oxfordshire office sector.
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Become Blenheim Palace’s new Head...
Blenheim Palace are looking to recruit a new Head Gardener – the first time the role has become vacant in 40 years.
Shared Ownership Scheme Offers Hope for Local Home Seekers
Blenheim Estate’s shared ownership scheme at Park View, Woodstock is offering local people an affordable way to buy their own property and stay in the area.
Life on the Estate
Highlighting some of our Apprentices in National Apprenticeship Week.
The B4 Academy sponsored by Oxford Innovation welcomes applications from local...
B4 Platinum Members, Oxford Innovation, have generously sponsored the new B4 Academy which will give up to ten local start-ups complimentary B4 Membership, worth up to £1,500+VAT, for 12 months.
Introducing B4’s Wellbeing Leader, Natalie Davis
Natalie Davis is the founder of Wellbeing Generation and the Wellbeing Girl and has a background in physical activity and sports development. She will also be heading up B4’s new Wellbeing Group launching in March. Here Natalie speaks to B4’s Richard Rosser about what prompted Natalie to make a career out of wellbeing.
Business Challenge Week 2022
Nominate your organisation to participate in the Oxford Brookes Business Challenge Week 2022. Do you have a business problem or innovation that would benefit from some external expertise? If so, Oxford Brookes can help.
5 signs you should seriously consider getting a new website
Think about how much has changed in the past 5 years in the digital world… If you picked up an iPhone that hadn’t had a software update since 2017, I can guarantee you would be shocked at how outdated it felt. The same goes for websites!
£2.6 million pre-seed funding for next generation virus diagnostic company OxDX
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised OxDX on the completion of its spin-out from Oxford University and its £2.6 million pre-seed funding. The funding will be used to develop its AI-powered diagnostic technology, which will be used to improve the speed, cost and accuracy of diagnostics worldwide.
Oxford Bus Company hosting engagement events for Bus and Coach Driver...
Oxford Bus Company is holding open events for the public to discover more about bus and coach driving opportunities.
New Leadership and Team Expansion for Freeths’ Highly Regarded Oxfordshire Private...
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.
Bramble Energy’s £35 million Series B financing round
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised Bramble Energy on the completion of their £35 million Series B financing round.
First Light Fusion’s $45 million Series C financing round
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised First Light Fusion on the completion of their $45 million Series C financing round.
Oxford SmartZone announces fare changes
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.