7th May 2026

The Oxford Trust announces Matt Francis as its next chief executive officer

The Oxford Trust has appointed Matt Francis as its next chief executive officer. Matt will succeed Steve Burgess and join the Trust on 1st September...
Business Services
24th March 2026

The Oxford Trust’s 2025 impact review highlights support for 350 science jobs and STEM engagement reaching 32,000 people

The Oxford Trust has published its 2025 Impact Review which marked its 40th anniversary year with strong results across both its innovation centres and...
Business Services
12th February 2026

The Oxford Trust appoints Michelle Webb as associate director of operations

The Oxford Trust, the UK charity dedicated to advancing science innovation, education and enterprise, has appointed Michelle Webb as its new associate director of...
Business Services
11th February 2026

Newrotex takes new R&D lab space at the Wood Centre for Innovation

Newrotex, a clinical-stage biotech start-up developing innovative silk-based medical devices for nerve repair, has taken 1,680 sq ft (156 sq m) of manufacturing and...
Business Services
22nd January 2026

Managing risk in a turbulent market – why trade credit insurance matters

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, yet in today’s volatile economy, maintaining it is challenging. A robust risk management strategy that includes...
Business ServicesFinance & InsuranceInsurance
20th January 2026

Unipart selected as part of Amentum’s team for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme

Unipart, the supply chain performance improvement partner, has been selected for the global programme to deploy Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), an undertaking at...
Business ServicesManufacturing
9th January 2026

East Oxford Community Centre ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates completion of the £5.9m redevelopment

The full redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre is now complete. This marks the return of a beloved local community venue, boasting additional and...
Business ServicesCommunity BuildingConstructionPropertyResponsible BusinessSustainabilityWaste Management
9th January 2026

M&M Group appoints new Group Finance Director to oversee strategic growth

A new Group Finance Director has been appointed by environmental and waste services specialists The M&M Group to oversee its strategic direction aligned to...
Business ServicesSustainabilityWaste Management
6th January 2026

M&M Group expands workforce to showcase environmental commitment

A county-based environmental and waste services group which recycles enough materials each year to match the weight of 430 Boeing 747s has expanded its...
Business ServicesSustainabilityWaste Management
18th December 2025

Inclusivity in youth rugby: Darren Rea is honoured at UK Coaching Awards

Last week at the UK Coaching Awards in Leeds, our colleague, Darren Rea was recognised for his inspirational work coaching young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
Business ServicesManufacturingTechTechnology
18th November 2025

New ‘oxfordworkplace’ boosts Oxfordshire built environment

New collaboration combines local expertise with building and infrastructure management to enhance services across Oxfordshire
Business Services
30th October 2025

The Customer Test: When Service Fails the Customer

CASE 1: Ovo Energy by B4's CEO, Richard Rosser
Business Services
19th October 2025

Construction begins on The Oxford Trust’s new Aspen Building at the Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington

The Oxford Trust, an Oxford-based charity with the mission to “encourage the pursuit of science”, has marked the start of construction of its new...
Business Services
19th October 2025

The Oxford Trust marks 40 years of championing science with a special celebration at Rhodes House

The Oxford Trust, an independent charitable trust dedicated to “encouraging the pursuit of science”, marked its 40th anniversary with a special evening at Rhodes...
Business Services
7th October 2025

Royal Cars Reflects on the Value of Long-Standing Partnership with B4

Royal Cars, one of Oxfordshire’s most recognised transport providers, has credited its long-standing partnership with B4, the county’s leading business community network, as a...
Business ServicesPrivate Transport
27th June 2025

Record recycling rates announced by Oxfordshire environmental and waste management experts

An award-winning waste management group that prioritises sustainability has announced record recycling rates across its services.
Business Services
16th June 2025

Ad-hoc co-working space and meeting rooms now available at Witney Business & Innovation Centre

Witney Business & Innovation Centre (WBIC) is pleased to be providing additional social workspaces to enhance its current business space offerings to meet the...
Business ParksBusiness ServicesFinanceProperty
5th June 2025

Skyports shares preview of operationally complete vertiport at Bicester Motion 

Skyports Infrastructure (“Skyports’’), the leader in vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, has reached operational completion of its vertiport at Bicester...
Business ServicesPrivate Transport
5th April 2025

Reliable Vehicle Servicing and Repairs with Pete Thirtle

When it comes to maintaining and repairing your vehicle, trust and expertise are paramount. That’s why Pete Thirtle Vehicle Services stands out as one...
Business ServicesPrivate Transport
10th March 2025

Catering laundry solutions for spotless table linens by Freya Gutteridge, Oxwash

In the catering industry, pristine table linens are essential for enhancing both presentation and hygiene. Crisp, spotless linens create a professional atmosphere and ensure...
Business ServicesOffice Services
5th March 2025

Intertronics: Driving Innovation in Adhesives and Assembly Solutions

For over four decades, Intertronics has been at the forefront of providing high-performance adhesives, coatings, sealants, and application equipment to industries that demand precision...
Business ServicesManufacturingScienceTechTechnology
2nd March 2025

Unipart named CCS supplier

Unipart has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Logistics, Warehousing and Supply Chain Solutions (RM6329) framework agreement.
Business ServicesManufacturing
27th February 2025

The Art of Horticulture, Design, and Woodland Creation at Nicholsons

At Nicholsons, the blend of horticultural expertise, creative design, and environmental responsibility comes together to create breathtaking landscapes and future-proof woodlands. Managing Director Liz...
Business ServicesPropertyProperty Professional ServicesSustainability
27th February 2025

Owen Mumford: 70 Years of Innovation in Healthcare

Owen Mumford has been at the forefront of medical device innovation for over 70 years, pioneering solutions that enhance patient care and improve healthcare...
HealthManufacturingScienceTechTechnology
6th February 2025

Oxford Innovation Space Leads by Example with Good Business Charter Accreditation

Oxford Innovation Space has reaffirmed its dedication to ethical and responsible business practices by achieving the prestigious Good Business Charter accreditation. This recognition highlights...
Business Services
15th January 2025

Unipart Company, Park Signalling, Secures £3M Network Rail Contract

Unipart company Park Signalling has kicked off 2025 with a significant achievement in the rail industry, securing a £3m contract with Network Rail. This...
Public TransportSustainabilityTechTechnology
26th November 2024

Pioneering US-based Canoo Inc’s versatile electric vehicle experience arrives at Bicester Motion

Canoo Inc, a US-based company which has created revolutionary multi-purpose platforms and digital ecosystems that are transforming the automotive industry for the entire vehicle...
Business ServicesManufacturingPrivate TransportPublic Transport
9th April 2024

Unipart announces financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023 

Unipart delivers strong growth and revenues exceed £1bn
FinanceManufacturingSustainability
9th April 2024

Intertronics acquires Dyne Testing

~ Surface measurement business now a wholly owned subsidiary of Intertronics ~
ManufacturingTechTechnology
24th January 2024

HMRC’s digital transformation revolutionises Child Benefit claims

Whitley Stimpson, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, announce the ground breaking changes made by HMRC to the process of claiming Child Benefit.
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness Services
24th December 2023

Oxford Brookes hosts event looking at the future of autonomous transport

The future of transport and the challenges facing the development of smart, connected and autonomous vehicles was discussed at a two-day event at Oxford...
Conference & EventsEducationPrivate TransportPublic Transport
26th October 2023

Boostworks Appoints Former Vodafone Board Director as Executive Chairman

Mark Bond, previously Head of Customer Operations at Vodafone leads Boostworks Board
Business ServicesTechTechnologyWorkplace Wellbeing
20th September 2023

Bringing Oxfordshire’s finest together

Intertronics joins B4 as a PLATINUM Member in bid to increase its Oxfordshire network and share expertise with business leaders
ManufacturingScienceTechTechnology
13th September 2023

People Value Limited Becomes Boostworks Limited 

Boostworks Empowers the Modern Workforce: Fostering Engagement and Recognition in Today's Demanding Workplace
Business Services
30th August 2023

Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers

High Spec Composites Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-specification carbon fibre components and aluminium tooling, supplying to a range of industries worldwide, specialising...
ManufacturingTechTechnology
6th June 2023

Why You Should Consider Your Documents And Have Them Digitally Preserved.

Digitising paper documents into secure & accessible electronic records.  Our services at Oxford Duplication Centre offer a complete range of document scanning solutions to...
Business Services
23rd May 2023

Tale of the tape: how cassettes made a comeback

  It’s time to dig out your Walkman.  Move over vinyl: the cassette tape is back!   Preservation-quality digitisation and transfer services of all...
Business Services
25th April 2023

Why Should You Digitise Your Documents – Easy Answer is Searchability!

You can search through documents more efficiently, and you save a lot of space in your office. You’ll never have to waste time searching...
Business Services
31st March 2023

Delighted to be part of the B4 Business Community!

Pleased to meet you all! We are a commercial law firm based in the heart of the Colmore Business District in Birmingham. Have a...
Business Services
13th March 2023

Instrumentel wins project to develop digital twin technology for the GCRE 

Instrumentel is delighted to have been successful in the first phase of the £7.4m Department for Business and Trade competition ‘railway construction innovation’. ...
EducationManufacturingTechTechnology
10th March 2023

The Nicholsons Green Award – Open for Entries

This year we are delighted to once again sponsor the Green Award as part of the Oxfordshire Business Awards.
Business ServicesSustainability
7th March 2023

Unipart Logistics launches Lead Logistics Provider service 

Unipart Logistics has launched a major new service offering, positioning itself as a Lead Logistics Provider (LLP).
ManufacturingTechTechnology
5th March 2023

Nehemiah Curnock’s Glass Plate Negative Digitisation Project

Our digitisation and archiving services are highly recommended in the UK.  One particular archive, trusted to our company by OCMCH Brookes is the never...
Business Services
2nd March 2023

The Season of New Beginnings in Your Leadership Journey

Spring is thought of as the season of new beginnings, bringing new life to plants, trees and flowers and although it may not officially...
Business ServicesLeadership
27th February 2023

The Art Room at Unipart House is open to Oxfordshire businesses

Unipart is offering local business people the opportunity to use the company's large employee restaurant as a temporary base for business meetings or as...
Office ServicesPeople
22nd February 2023

What makes an expert? Here are some of the key traits we’ve learned about our B4 members from 17 years of sharing their expertise

To be considered an expert in a particular field, a person typically needs to have a deep and comprehensive understanding of that field. This...
Business Services
15th February 2023

Forbes: The 10 Biggest Risks and Threats For Businesses in 2023

It doesn’t seem so long ago that we were considering risks to business in isolation. First it was the recession of 2009, then Brexit,...
Business ServicesTechTechnology
14th February 2023

“My Bank Balance is Red and My Customers are Blue, please tell me B4, what can I do?”

Today for the less romantically inclined of you out there, is Valentine's Day. Some regard today as a commercial gimmick, others a chance to...
Business Services
24th November 2022

Data-driven energy saving at NHS Supply Chain Maidstone

Energy efficiency in the NHS Supply Chain is not only beneficial for the environment but essential to operational delivery.
Business ServicesSustainability
23rd November 2022

Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire Stage Search and Rescue Training Exercise on our Estate

Members of Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire carried out a major missing person training exercise on our Estate.
AttractionsHealth & Safety
17th November 2022

BRAND THE BUS! JACKPOT INCREASED IN HUGE BONUS FOR GOOD CAUSES

The first prize in Oxford Bus Company’s Brand the Bus! 2023 competition has just got even bigger, thanks to a new partnership. 
Private TransportPublic Transport
16th November 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SCOOP ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

The Oxford Bus Company has been recognised for its customer facing technology innovations, in a prestigious national industry award.
Private TransportPublic Transport
15th November 2022

Oxford Bus Company invests in graduates to inspire the next generation in transport

Glenn De Sousa progressed from graduate trainee to manager inside a year - after getting on-board Oxford Bus Company’s graduate training scheme. 
Private TransportPublic Transport
7th November 2022

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...
Business Services
1st November 2022

Oxford bus driver hangs up his keys – two million miles after starting his career in 1980

A bus and coach driver who clocked over two million miles during a 42-year career has completed his service on public transport and retired. 
Private TransportPublic Transport
30th October 2022

Unipart Logistics wins a major logistics contract with Airbus

Unipart Logistics has won a multi-year contract to provide in-plant logistics services to Airbus.
ManufacturingSustainability
28th October 2022

Darren Leigh appointed Unipart Group Chief Executive

Unipart Chief Finance Officer Darren Leigh has been appointed Unipart Group Chief Executive reporting to John M Neill who continues as full time Unipart...
FinanceManufacturingTechTechnology
27th October 2022

SCARY HALLOWEEN GHOST TOURS REVEAL OXFORD’S SPOOKY SECRETS

Oxford will be full of extra ghostly goings-on in the city at Halloween this year, via public ghost tours.
Private TransportPublic Transport
26th October 2022

Grant Thornton grows Thames Valley and Southampton team with next generation of talent

Grant Thornton UK LLP’s Thames Valley and Southampton offices have hired a raft of new starters this September, as the firm looks to invest...
Business Services
25th October 2022

THAMES TRAVEL ANNOUNCE SECOND PAY RISE THIS YEAR TO HELP COMBAT RISING COST OF LIVING

Thames Travel has awarded its bus drivers and office workers an additional cost of living pay rise, in response to rising inflation.
Private TransportPublic Transport
22nd October 2022

£1.2m grant to revolutionise product design and manufacturing

Academics from three UK universities, including Oxford Brookes University, have been awarded £1.2million for a research project which will develop new additive manufacturing aluminium...
EducationManufacturing
20th October 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SHORTLISTED FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

The Oxford Bus Company has been recognised as delivering an excellent customer experience in the prestigious national bus industry award scheme, the UK Bus Awards.
Private TransportPublic Transport
18th October 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY INCREASE BONUS SCHEME TO ATTRACT DRIVERS

Oxford Bus Company has announced it has enhanced its driver signing-on bonus to boost its on-going recruitment campaign.
Private TransportPublic Transport
16th October 2022

OxLEP-backed project major update: Green light for Oxford station and railway transformation following £78.6m funding announcement

The Department for Transport today (17 August) confirmed it has awarded £78.6m to Network Rail to support the redevelopment of Oxford station and railway,...
Business StrategyLeadershipLocal GovernmentPrivate TransportPublic Transport
14th October 2022

It’s time for change to future-proof Oxford’s Road Network

The scale of change needed to make Oxford’s transport infrastructure work can seem overwhelming.
Private TransportPublic TransportSustainability
30th September 2022

5 things you shouldn’t store in your attic

It’s a handy storage space, but not for everything! Much like the garage, your attic is a perfect storage black hole — things often get...
Business Services
30th September 2022

DEADLINE TO ENTER OXFORD BUS COMPANY ‘BRAND THE BUS!’ COMPETITION EXTENDED

Oxford Bus Company has extended its deadline for good causes to enter its Brand the Bus! competition.
Private TransportPublic Transport
29th September 2022

Oxford Innovation Space to manage £14m Vulcan Works Creative Hub

The high-end workspaces are expected to be available from early next year.
Business ServicesCommercial PropertyNetworkingPeople
9th September 2022

HRH Queen Elizabeth II – Unipart message of condolence

September 2022 – We join the rest of the United Kingdom and the world in mourning the loss of our sovereign, HRH Queen Elizabeth II....
Public TransportTechTechnology
8th September 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY HOST DRIVER RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY AT COWLEY HOUSE

Oxford Bus Company is opening the doors to its depot on Sunday to offer job hunters the opportunity to get a job as a...
Private TransportPublic Transport
1st September 2022

Unipart Logistics achieves five-star environmental sustainability 2022 audit

September 2022 – Unipart Logistics has achieved a five-star rating in the British Safety Council Environmental Sustainability audit for the 10th consecutive year. The British Safety...
Public TransportSustainabilityTechTechnology
17th August 2022

Unipart wins fourth consecutive Princess Royal Training Award

Unipart has secured a Princess Royal Training Award for outstanding workplace training for the fourth year in a row.
LeadershipManufacturing
16th August 2022

Electric bus on trial in Oxford as city prepares for low carbon future

Oxford Bus Company is trialling an electric bus in service, as part of its preparation for the city’s ambition to transform its bus network...
Public TransportSustainability
4th August 2022

Oxford United Football Special buses return with Thames Travel

Thames Travel has renewed its partnership with Oxford United to continue its ‘Football Special’ match-day bus service this season.
Public TransportSport
29th July 2022

£30m for Oxford scientists to rewrite DNA to cure killer heart diseases

An injectable cure for inherited heart muscle conditions that can kill young people in the prime of their lives could be available within a...
HealthHealth & Safety
26th July 2022

Unipart Rail forms partnership with Gripple

Unipart Rail has formed a new partnership with Gripple and together they are bringing a revolutionary new innovation to the rail industry - the...
Public TransportTechTechnology
20th July 2022

Unipart Group Australia appoints Mark Carling Managing Director

Unipart Group Australia has appointed Mark Carling as Managing Director for Unipart Australia and Asia, effective 15 August 2022.
Business Services
19th July 2022

Phew It’s Warm Out There! Why You Should Avoid Heat Damage to Your Tapes and Archives NOW

How heat can damage your video and audio tapes, and precious family archives. Video tapes that are stored in a hot environment for an...
Business Services
14th July 2022

Oxford Brookes Racing take home 7 awards from Silverstone

Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) picked up seven awards from the Formula Student (FS) competition at Silverstone which took place on the weekend of 9-10...
EducationPrivate Transport
4th July 2022

Brand the Bus! returns revamped to help more good causes

Oxford Bus Company today launched its annual Brand the Bus! 2023 competition for a local charity or good cause to have its branding on...
CharitiesPublic Transport
4th July 2022

Unipart Logistics and NHS Supply Chain pilot fully electric trucks

The NHS will soon be receiving medical consumable products delivered by a fleet of eight fully electric trucks, as part of the Department for...
Private TransportSustainability
21st June 2022

Oxford Bus Company reveals latest charity bus

The Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with the rear of a double-decker emblazoned in Be Free Young...
CharitiesPublic Transport
20th June 2022

The UK’s PSTN network will switch off in 2025

What does this mean? BT are moving all their customers from the old analogue public switched telephone network (PSTN) to a fully digital network....
Business Services
15th June 2022

Unipart comment on supply chain disruption

Unipart Logistics MD Ian Truesdale spoke at the launch of a SAP report into supply chain disruption this week.
Business Services
15th June 2022

Pioneering electric flight motor manufacturer soars into Bicester and Albion Land announces phase two construction

Evolito, the company behind the world’s most advanced urban air mobility motors, has taken the first three units for its new HQ at Catalyst...
Commercial PropertyManufacturing
27th May 2022

Oxford Bus Group announce interim C-Suite team restructure

The Oxford Bus Group has announced an interim change to its director level team.
PeoplePublic Transport
24th May 2022

The new Toyota Corolla Commercial

Toyota has launched the new Corolla Commercial, the UK and Europe’s first van to use self-charging hybrid electric power.
Private Transport
18th May 2022

Soaring demand sees Grant Thornton grow Thames Valley due diligence team

Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has announced significant growth in its Thames Valley Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team following a remarkable...
Business Services
17th May 2022

Mid-market looks to invest more in mental health

During Mental Health Awareness Week (9 -13 May) new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP shows that mid-market employers are looking to increase investment...
Business Services
11th May 2022

Oxford Bus Company launches latest ‘Brand the Bus’ with Restore

The Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with a double-decker wrapped in mental health charity Restore’s branding.
CharitiesPublic TransportResponsible Business
9th May 2022

Pensions expert supercharges Grant Thornton’s Southern team

Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has appointed Lauren Carlyle as a partner and its new Head of South Region Pensions....
Business Services
3rd May 2022

Blenheim Palace launch free shuttle service with Oxford Bus Company

Blenheim Palace has partnered with Oxford Bus Company to provide visitors with a sustainable travel service to the tourist attraction.
AttractionsPublic Transport
14th April 2022

Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market April Update: Tax, Benefits & the Company Car – Electric versus Petrol

Really? Do I really need to know this????? It’s a bit early for the old tax and company car story isn’t it? Yes, perhaps...
Accountants - Professional ServicesPrivate Transport
1st April 2022

Bus operators back Walk to Work Day to boost health

Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel are encouraging motorists to consider a minor change in their travel habits to help make a difference on...
HealthPublic TransportWorkplace Wellbeing
1st April 2022

Successful funding bid set to bring 159 electric buses to Oxfordshire

A fleet of 159 state of the art electric buses is set to serve Oxford and its surrounding areas after a bid for government...
Public TransportSustainability
22nd March 2022

Scanning Archival Photographic Images – Community Heritage Projects

Scanning Archival Photographic Images – Community Heritage Projects Our archive department has been busy working on Oxford United Football Club’s archive of photographs.  Oxford...
Business Services
21st March 2022

City Sightseeing Oxford increased tours as the city celebrates English Tourism Week

Oxford Bus Company is celebrating English Tourism Week by stepping up efforts to encourage people to visit the city. It heralded English Tourism Week...
LeisurePublic Transport
11th March 2022

A look into the future for your data protection: The new Spring Catalogue from Databasix UK

The Databasix team takes a proactive approach to supporting our clients and to make 'good' even better... that’s the premise for our Spring Catalogue...
Business Services
11th March 2022

‘Great resignation’ stifling the Thames Valley’s mid-market

With job vacancies in the UK reaching a record high, new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that the ‘greatresignation’ is severely impacting...
Business Services
9th March 2022

Toyota supports humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine emergency situation

Toyota has started to provide humanitarian assistance to those who are suffering. This includes direct assistance to Toyota’s Ukrainian employees and their families and...
Private TransportResponsible Business
8th March 2022

The Airline offers Ukrainian refugees free travel to Oxford from Heathrow & Gatwick

Oxford Bus Company is to let Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK free travel on its Airline service.
PeoplePublic Transport
8th March 2022

Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market March Update

“Did you hear the one about the cargo ship carrying 4,000 luxury vehicles sinking in the Atlantic?”
Private TransportSustainability
7th March 2022

Filing vs Gadgets – Battle of the Sexes

When you walk into our office, you will be immediately greeted by 5 friendly female faces in our open plan archival digitisation suite. We...
Business ServicesEDI
7th March 2022

Bus manager Clarisse Garcia celebrates International Women’s Day 2022

Oxford Bus Company Retail Manager Clarisse Garcia has spoken of her pride in working in the bus industry, as part of the International Women’s...
EDIPublic Transport
3rd March 2022

First Oxbridge spin-out takes new R&D lab space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation

Helio Display Materials, the first joint Oxford and Cambridge university spin-out, has taken 3,266 sq ft (303 sq m) of R&D laboratory and office...
Business ServicesCommercial Property
3rd March 2022

Toyota launches cross-Channel rail freight service to cut emissions from its logistics operations

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has started transporting new cars by cross-Channel freight train services between its Valenciennes vehicle logistics hub in northern France and...
Private Transport
1st March 2022

DPD welcomes Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone pilot

Leading delivery company DPD has welcomed Britain's first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot, launched in Oxford, saying it will bring long term benefits to...
Private TransportPublic TransportSustainability
23rd February 2022

Unipart Logistics wins Sky contract extension

Unipart Logistics has signed a two-year contract extension with Sky, Europe’s leading media and entertainment company.
Business ServicesIT & CommsTech
21st February 2022

Oxford Bus Company hosting engagement events for Bus and Coach Driver Recruitment Week

Oxford Bus Company is holding open events for the public to discover more about bus and coach driving opportunities.
Public TransportRecruitment
14th February 2022

Palace Cleaners Reach Finals of Tourism Superstars

Blenheim Palace’s dedicated team of cleaners has been nominated to become VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstars of 2022.
AttractionsBusiness Services
1st February 2022

Oxford Bus Company employees benefit from Oxford Living Wage

Oxford Bus Company has renewed its commitment to paying the Oxford Living Wage. The Company has been accredited as an Oxford Living Wage Employer...
PeoplePublic Transport
1st February 2022

Waving goodbye to hand-signal stops

Comms Design, a Unipart Technologies Group company, is pleased to share its recent successful delivery of ‘request to stop’ kiosks to Network Rail for...
Public TransportTechTechnology
21st January 2022

Unite Threat of Industrial Action Over Pay a “Kick in the Teeth for Local Communities”

Stagecoach criticised the Unite union for threatening industrial action impacting Stagecoach bus services in the West of England after it rejected a pay increase...
PeoplePublic Transport
21st January 2022

Five European Companies Selected by Toyota Startup Accelerator Bootcamp to Progress to Proof-of-Concept Phase

Five winning startups have been selected from nine finalist companies in the fields of Mobility for All and Sustainability at the second edition of...
Private TransportSustainability
19th January 2022

Thames Valley businesses struggling to implement hybrid working

New research from Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* has revealed that, prior to the implementation of ‘Plan B’ and the return...
Business Services
18th January 2022

Restore wins Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition

Mental health charity scoops first prize to have an entire bus branded in its colours, with second place charity Be Free Young Carers to...
CharitiesPublic Transport
18th January 2022

Unipart Logistics wins two-year contract extension with Volkswagen Group UK

The Volkswagen Group has signed a two-year contract extension with Unipart Logistics to support their UK and Ireland aftermarket supply chain.
Business ServicesPrivate Transport
17th January 2022

OxLEP and TheHill urging SMEs to seize health and care collaboration opportunities

A drive to help small businesses make the most of their research collaborations has been launched by OxLEP, Oxfordshire’s local enterprise partnership and TheHill,...
HealthHealth & Safety
10th January 2022

Lexus Maintains Momentum with Strong 2021 UK Sales Results

Lexus’s strong response to the challenges presented by the Covid pandemic and supply restrictions experienced throughout the global motor industry helped it maintain both...
Private Transport
10th January 2022

Toyota Electrified Models Power Sales Growth and Record Market Share in 2021

Toyota has posted a strong performance across the board in new vehicle sales in 2021, overcoming trading challenges experienced throughout the motor industry.
Private TransportSustainability
6th January 2022

Unipart Logistics provides customer service solutions to Jaguar Land Rover in US and Canada

Unipart Logistics is providing Customer Service solutions across Jaguar Land Rover’s North American Aftermarket, following the award of a new three-year contract that sees...
Business ServicesPrivate TransportRetail
29th December 2021

Smart & Flexible IT Solutions to Support your Business Success

The start of a New Year provides the opportunity to set business goals, plan your strategy and prepare the necessary resources. No matter what...
Business Services
9th December 2021

Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ finalists announced

The public vote for the latest Oxford Bus Company’s ‘Brand the Bus’ competition has now closed and ten good causes have been nominated for...
BrandingPublic Transport
9th December 2021

Sir Roger Bannister’s First Sub-4-Minute Mile Archive

In the Summer of 2016, we prepared Sir Roger Bannister, the English middle-distance athlete and neurologist who ran the first sub-4-minute mile, his large...
Business Services
6th December 2021

Stagecoach Supports Oxford Hospitals Charity this Christmas

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire will continue its support of Oxford Hospitals Charity this December with a range of festive fundraising activity, including Christmas Jumper Day,...
CharitiesPublic Transport
3rd December 2021

Unipart wins five-year Jaguar Land Rover contract in US

Unipart Logistics has signed a five-year contract to support Jaguar Land Rover’s US expansion in the North East of the country from a new...
Business ServicesPrivate Transport
26th November 2021

Keeping products flowing to customers

Digital technologies provide an answer to supply chain issues. By Alistair Drummond, Unipart Group.
Business ServicesManufacturing
24th November 2021

Swinging the balance of power to positivity during the pandemic

NHS Employ-Ability is a Harlow based charity that are trying to swing the balance of power to good during the pandemic. This is our...
Business ParksCommunity BuildingHealthOffice Services
24th November 2021

Owen Mumford announces 14M investment in new, state-of-the-art, BREAM-certified premises

Owen Mumford, a global leader in the design, manufacture and advancement of medical devices, today announced that work has started on the build of...
HealthManufacturingRecruitmentSustainability
24th November 2021

Freeths Advises Zertus on Acquisition of Sun Valley

Freeths corporate team has advised its client, Zertus UK on the acquisition of The Sun Valley Nut Company “Sun Valley” from the Hacking family,...
ManufacturingSolicitors
24th November 2021

Home security and insurance

Helping you protect against the old and new threats to your world
Health & SafetyInsurance
23rd November 2021

Innovators, investors and entrepreneurs set to come together at key innovation showcase – with just two days to go until the return of Venturefest Oxford

Venturefest Oxford is set to return on Thursday 25 November, bringing together the county’s greatest minds in discussion as to how the county’s ‘world-class...
AttractionsBusiness StrategyCommunity BuildingNetworkingPublic Transport
23rd November 2021

The latest wave of electric vehicle chargers coming to county’s car parks

The roll-out of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in council-owned car parks in Oxfordshire has begun.
EducationPrivate TransportPublic TransportSustainability
23rd November 2021

One week to go to vote in brand the bus competition

The public have one week left to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a say in...
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
18th November 2021

Hosein Torabmostadi named in The Manufacturer Top 100

Published every year since 2013, the Top 100 provides a showcase for the most inspiring individuals in the UK manufacturing industry.
ManufacturingTechTechnology
18th November 2021

Unipart joins UN Race to Zero Campaign

Unipart Group has signed up for the United Nations Race To Zero campaign as part of a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030...
LeadershipManufacturingSustainability
18th November 2021

Owen Mumford announces verified science-based targets and plans for net zero

Owen Mumford, a global leader in the design, manufacture and advancement of medical devices, has announced its emissions reduction targets through the Science Based...
HealthLeadershipManufacturingSustainability
18th November 2021

The green imperative for medical device businesses

The global healthcare system is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, representing 4.4% of the total worldwide footprint.¹ Supply chains occupy a significant...
HealthManufacturingSustainability
18th November 2021

Howbery named as finalist for innovation in Thames Valley Property Awards

Howbery Business Park is a finalist at The Business Magazine Thames Valley Property Awards in the Business and Science Park Innovation category. Our entry...
Business ParksCommunity BuildingOffice Services
18th November 2021

EV charging hubs for Oxfordshire receive £1.2m funding from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

Bicester based Charge Point Operator; EZ Charge have announced that a funding agreement for a £1.2m investment into the Park and Charge Oxfordshire project...
Local GovernmentPrivate TransportSustainability
18th November 2021

Councillors to scrutinise services that radically improve safeguarding outcomes for children and their families

Oxfordshire county councillors are to scrutinise services that radically improve safeguarding outcomes for children and their families, and that are also designed to reduce...
Community BuildingHealthHealth & Safety
18th November 2021

New guide will help developers improve quality of life for Oxfordshire people

A new guide that helps developers building new homes and streets in Oxfordshire do so while at the same time improving the quality of...
Community BuildingPrivate TransportPublic TransportResidential Property
18th November 2021

Works to improve access to Banbury Station

Commuters, residents, and businesses in Banbury can have their say from today (16 November) on proposed improvement works at Tramway Road, near Banbury Station,...
Local GovernmentPublic Transport
18th November 2021

Share your views on the e-scooters trial

Survey is open from 16 November to 15 December 2021.
Private TransportSustainabilityTechTechnology
18th November 2021

Have your say on Oxford city cycle lanes plans

People are being asked to give their views on proposals for direct cycle lanes on main roads in and out of Oxford, known as...
HealthPrivate TransportRecruitmentSustainability
18th November 2021

Dorset tech specialist named in UK’s top 100

A technology specialist at Dorset-based Spyrosoft has been named one of the most influential business leaders in the country.
ManufacturingTechTechnology
17th November 2021

Christmas Light Bus returns by popular demand

Oxford Bus Company has announced its ‘Christmas Light Bus’ is returning to help spread some festive cheer again this year.
AttractionsBusiness as a Force for GoodPublic Transport
17th November 2021

Oxford Bus Company running Christmas and Boxing Day services to airports

The Oxford Bus Company will operate a festive service to both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports this Christmas.
LeisurePublic Transport
15th November 2021

COEL gives Wren Therapeutics a fresh contemporary look

Wren Therapeutics strong growth led their expansion into further lab and office space within the Department of Chemistry. The design and fit-out needed to...
Commercial PropertyOffice Services
12th November 2021

Oxford Bus Company issues final call for ‘Brand The Bus’ votes

The public have until the end of November to cast their votes in the Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to have a...
CharitiesCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
11th November 2021

Online-Only car auction record broken by collecting cars platform

A global online marketplace founded by a British car dealer has just broken the online-only world record for a car auction, selling a McLaren...
Private Transport
11th November 2021

Parmigiano Reggiano is the most awarded cheese in the world

The international jury made up of 250 experts awarded Parmigiano Reggiano 126 medals, 7 of which were in the Super Gold category. Bertinelli: “We...
ManufacturingRetail
10th November 2021

INVITATION: EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO A ‘CYBER HACKER’ AND SEE FIRST HAND WHY IT SUPPORT & SECURITY IS SO IMPORTANT

Managing your business IT can be hard.  It’s complex, ever changing, and open to cyber threats and loss of productivity if you get it...
Business Services
9th November 2021

Ford’s Autumn Stories

Future technology stories. Behind-the-scenes stories. All-new vehicle stories. Stories to excite, surprise and inspire. Ford's a big place with lots of amazing things happening,...
LeisurePrivate Transport
9th November 2021

Designer Brings the Story of The Nutcracker to Life at Blenheim Palace

A BAFTA award-winning costume and set designer is reimagining the story of The Nutcracker as part of a new festive feature at Blenheim Palace...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
9th November 2021

Bus drivers complete gruelling challenge for Sobell House

Bus driving duo Mark Temple and Guy Powell swapped their driving cabs for the open road to fundraise for Sobell House.
CharitiesCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
4th November 2021

10 European Finalists Selected at Toyota Startup Accelerator Day

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has selected the 10 most innovative startups from more than 100 applications from 42 countries as finalists in the Toyota...
Private TransportTechTechnology
3rd November 2021

School transport provider celebrates litany of successes one year on

Kura, a leading transport technology provider offering safer, greener and smarter travel for education and businesses, is celebrating a host of achievements over the...
EducationPrivate Transport
3rd November 2021

Extra buses for Oxford Round Table’s Charity Fireworks Display

The Oxford Bus Company has teamed up with The Oxford Round Table to provide vital transport links for the return of its popular charity...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
2nd November 2021

Fleet Podcasts: Real insights into the hazards of driving for work

The distractions of hands-free phone use, managing a grey fleet of 5000 plus complex other transport needs, and the rights and wrongs of van...
Health & SafetyPrivate TransportPublic Transport
2nd November 2021

Rimac and Bugatti begin operating under new company

Today, Rimac Automobili officially joins forces with Bugatti Automobiles under the recently announced company, Bugatti Rimac d.o.o. The new company sees two automotive powerhouses...
Private Transport
2nd November 2021

More than a million lights for festive trail at Blenheim Palace

The countdown to Christmas has started and stunning Blenheim Palace is getting ready to welcome its glittering Illuminated Trail back this year, between 19...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
2nd November 2021

Aston & James November Newsletter

It’s been a while. A Warm welcome to our Latest newsletter…. We have seen and experienced a fair bit of change over the last...
Business Services
1st November 2021

Final call to enter the Brand The Bus Competition

Good causes have one week left to enter Oxford Bus Company’s ‘Brand the Bus’ competition, to be in with a chance to design their...
CharitiesCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
28th October 2021

Switch off home working and commute by bus to reduce carbon emissions

Research has revealed an average employee that works from home all year round produces 80% more carbon emissions than an office worker.
Community BuildingHealthPublic Transport
28th October 2021

Ongoing new car supply challenges in 2021 could cost aftersales sector another £300 million in lost revenue

Latest SMMT new car registration figures have shown a significant decline in new car sales so far in 2021, leaving franchised dealers to face...
Local GovernmentPrivate Transport
28th October 2021

Go Meet Abingdon

Go Meet networking breakfasts are coming to The Lambourn Business Centre this November. The first event is taking place on Tuesday 23rd November, 8am...
Business Services
26th October 2021

‘Bus driving provided me with the perfect career change,’ says former Army driver

A Thames Travel bus driver who served in the British Army for more than two decades has described her career change as the “perfect...
Public TransportRecruitment
25th October 2021

Ian Truesdale appointed Unipart Logistics Managing Director

Ian Truesdale has been appointed Managing Director of Unipart Logistics, the logistics and supply chain arm of Unipart Group, one of Britain’s largest independent...
LeadershipManufacturing
25th October 2021

St. Modwen invites Kingsgrove community to a day of celebration of new public square and artwork

On October 9th, St. Modwen, the master developer for the new Kingsgrove community in Wantage, held a family-friendly community day to mark the reveal...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationLocal GovernmentPublic Transport
22nd October 2021

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace Opens for Halloween Half Term

The autumn air was filled with wonder on Thursday, as hundreds of visitors enjoyed the spook-tacular surprises at the opening night of a new...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
22nd October 2021

Discover things that go bump in the night in Oxford

Visitors to Oxford can now experience the spooky secrets of the city via a newly launched ghost walking tour.
AttractionsHealthPublic Transport
22nd October 2021

Perfect storm of supply chain issues threatens a winter of discontent, says UK mid-market

As major disruption to supply chains continues across the country, Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* finds that a perfect storm of...
Business StrategyFinanceManufacturing
22nd October 2021

Stepnell shows healthcare expertise with hospital wins

Complete construction partner Stepnell has demonstrated its expertise in building for the healthcare sector with several significant projects across its southern region.
ConstructionHealthManufacturing
21st October 2021

New research reveals the most innovative industries in the UK

The research, undertaken by Tide, analysed the 50 most popular sectors in the UK, found out how much each industry was spending on research...
Business StrategyLeadershipManufacturing
20th October 2021

Cambridge businesses championing community action

Two huge packages arrived by express delivery at a local charity based in Milton recently. The Phoenix Trust supports people with learning disabilities...
ManufacturingOffice RefurbishmentWorkplace Wellbeing
19th October 2021

Sustainability in the medical device sector: Owen Mumford’s journey to B Corp certification

Sustainability in the medical sector. Sustainability is no longer a mere buzzword and is now increasingly a mandatory feature in corporate decision-making.
Business StrategyManufacturingSustainability
19th October 2021

UK showcases green dozen at Global Investment Summit – and Oxfordshire leads the way!

The UK Government has this week revealed 12 businesses from across the UK who will showcase their green technology and innovations at the Global...
ManufacturingSustainabilityTechTechnology
19th October 2021

Oxfordshire celebrated as champion for local energy innovations on COP26 bus tour

Oxfordshire has been heralded as a local energy champion in the fight against climate change as the UK prepares to host the COP26 summit...
Business StrategyCommunity BuildingPublic TransportSustainability
19th October 2021

Family owned business focuses on environmentally friendly solutions in new rebrand

After 40 years of supplying a variety of custom packaging options ‘The Bag N Box Man’ is rebranding.
BrandingBusiness StrategyEducationManufacturingSustainability
18th October 2021

Origin Invests £1.5million into Local Economy

Buckinghamshire-based manufacturer of doors and windows, Origin, is set to contribute up to £1.5million to the local economy within the next year as part...
EDIManufacturingRecruitment
15th October 2021

High performing rail timetable announced for Manchester

The core of a new timetable for rail services in and around Manchester has been approved for December 2022, focused on improving the performance...
Public TransportWorkplace Wellbeing
13th October 2021

Boost for Bicester’s economy and jobs with more investment at Axis J9 business park

Albion Land commits to Phase 3 with plans which will be welcomed by expanding young and mid-sized businesses
Business ParksCommunity BuildingManufacturingRecruitment
13th October 2021

Jankel and Williams Advanced Engineering collaborate to bring EV technologies and capabilities to the US Defence market

Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, are collaborating with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE); born...
ManufacturingTechTechnology
13th October 2021

COEL championing quality office furniture at fantastic prices

CMS Cambridge, the furniture division at COEL is very excited to offer some incredible discounts on a wide range of high-quality Herman Miller chairs...
Office RefurbishmentOffice ServicesWorkplace Wellbeing
13th October 2021

Singer Attends Launch of Charity Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim’s Stables Café

Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti and his wife, actress and artist, Jemma Powell were among guests at the official opening of MASKED, a new photographic exhibition...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic TransportVenues
12th October 2021

Stagecoach Celebrates Its Longest Serving Community Champions in Oxfordshire

Stagecoach is celebrating its longest serving Oxfordshire staff, with four of the company’s most familiar faces receiving awards for their hard work and dedication...
CharitiesCommunity BuildingEDIPublic Transport
12th October 2021

Sunrise Walk Raises More Than £2,500 for Grief Support Charity

A sponsored sunrise walk at Blenheim Palace in memory of loved ones has raised more than £2,500 for a grief support charity working with...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
12th October 2021

Unipart Logistics introduces new sustainable fleet to NHS Supply Chain operation

NHS Supply Chain’s logistics provider, Unipart Logistics, is enhancing its fleet of sustainable vehicles across the UK with the aim of creating a long-term...
HealthManufacturing
11th October 2021

Cleantech firm Sunswap announce first customer deployment with global shipping and logistics company

Leading engineering firm Sunswap has announced an agreement with international shipping and logistics company DFDS to deploy a Sunswap transport refrigeration unit (TRU) into...
Business Services
11th October 2021

How much would a cyber security breach cost you?

Did you know that in 2016 46% of UK SMEs suffered a cyber security breach? Or that, on average, each instance of a cyber...
Business Services
8th October 2021

Toyota Tips for Making your Fuel Go Further

The fuel supply issues that have affected large parts of the country have focused motorists’ minds on making the most out of every tankful....
Private Transport
7th October 2021

Government changes to Workplace Charging Scheme from 2022

Last week, the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) confirmed that the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and EV Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) will both change...
Private Transport
6th October 2021

Transport for the North responds to the Prime Minister’s speech: ‘We’re ready to deliver NPR’

Responding to the Prime Minister's speech at the Conservative Party Conference today (6 October 2021), Tim Wood, Transport for the North’s Director of Northern...
Local GovernmentPublic Transport
6th October 2021

Bertioli Beauty: A Sense of Scent

Introducing the inspiration behind our founding scent.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏
HealthLeisureManufacturing
6th October 2021

Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace this October Half Term

Spooky surprises await visitors on a brand-new Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace running from 22 – 31 October 2021.
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic TransportVenues
5th October 2021

Oxfordshire residents returning to buses as the county bounces back

Oxfordshire residents responded to a campaign to encourage people back onto buses, with a reported 20% increase in bus use last month.
Community BuildingHealthLeisurePublic Transport
4th October 2021

Emirates and Qantas extend partnership to help boost recovery of international travel

Qantas and Emirates have announced they will extend their cornerstone partnership for another five years, meaning customers and frequent flyers of both airlines will...
AttractionsLeisurePublic Transport
4th October 2021

B4 Sustainability Special

In our 2nd Special Feature highlighting great content on the B4 website, we're highlighting ten great sustainable articles, interviews and webinars which have featured...
Business StrategyCommunity BuildingEducationLocal GovernmentPublic TransportSustainability
1st October 2021

JBR Capital enjoys record business period, lending £100M since 1 March enabling customers to fund their automotive passion

Leading automotive finance provider JBR Capital has enjoyed its most successful business period to date. Driven by the post-pandemic pent-up demand for high-end vehicles,...
FinancePrivate Transport
1st October 2021

Meet MINI’s marvellous mates

After starting off a year-long partnership with Longleat, our 10 animal print MINI Countryman are still hard at work.
ManufacturingPrivate Transport
1st October 2021

Office Germs Reduced by 78% in Independent Test

A trial of one of the UK’s leading brands of air sanitisation systems in an office environment, has been found to reduce harmful bacteria...
HealthHealth & SafetyWorkplace Wellbeing
1st October 2021

Get to grips with today’s EV financial incentives to fast-track the transition to a carbon free fleet

Despite fleet average carbon emissions reducing by a record-breaking 11.8% in a single year1, and demand for battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars...
Private TransportSustainability
30th September 2021

Cutting-edge optical design digital technology for Unipart Dorman

Designing and developing new LED signals for the rail infrastructure is critical to exceeding the high performance expectations of Unipart Dorman’s customers.
ManufacturingPublic Transport
30th September 2021

Owen Mumford launches new 2-step single-use auto-injector platform Aidaptus®

Industry first single-use auto-injector for both 1ml and 2.25 pre-filled syringes with versatile design for different fill volumes in the same device.
HealthManufacturing
30th September 2021

COEL’s Subsidiary Company CMS Cambridge Delivers Sustainable Furniture Disposal Solutions

With many offices being reconfigured in the wake of the pandemic, how do we dispose of redundant furniture in an ethical way? CMS Cambridge,...
Office RefurbishmentOffice ServicesResponsible BusinessSustainability
30th September 2021

New UK space strategy launched in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire hosted the launch of a new UK space strategy at the home of Western Europe's biggest space cluster, namely Harwell Campus.
IT & CommsManufacturingTech
30th September 2021

Sustainable life away from home

Today, people spend more and more of their time in environments away from home – in workplaces, hotels, schools, restaurants and airports. This means...
EducationHealthHealth & SafetyOffice Services
29th September 2021

Ghoulish Goings-on at Blenheim Palace’s Half Term Fright-Fest

Things that go bump in the night – and day – will create a spooky half term experience for all the family at Blenheim...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPeoplePublic Transport
29th September 2021

Autumn Extravaganza at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is celebrating all things autumnal over the weekend as part of its brand new Autumn Festival (Friday, 1st October to Sunday, 3rd...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic TransportVenues
27th September 2021

Oxford Bus Company intern Adam keeps it in the family

The nephew of one of Oxford Bus Company’s former long serving employees is following in his uncle’s footsteps, after joining the organisation’s internship scheme.
PeoplePublic Transport
22nd September 2021

New Supply Chain Partnership for Unipart and Prenetics

Unipart Logistics has signed a contract with global digital health company Prenetics to deliver Covid-19 test kit fulfilment services. Unipart will assemble and pick...
HealthManufacturing
22nd September 2021

Employers urged to give staff the tools they need for the job

A third (36%) of UK employees who work from home say they are more productive in the office, with 42% saying it’s because they...
Office ServicesPeopleWorkplace Wellbeing
21st September 2021

TAE Technologies commercialises breakthrough Power Management technology developed for fusion to revolutionise electric vehicles, charging infrastructures, and energy storage

TAE Technologies, the world’s largest private fusion energy company, has announced the formation of a new division dedicated to power management. TAE Power Management’s...
LeadershipManufacturingSustainability
20th September 2021

Bus operators back world car free day

Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to take the bus on World Car Free Day on Wednesday.
Community BuildingLocal GovernmentPublic TransportResponsible BusinessSustainability
20th September 2021

Deadline to enter Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition extended

Oxford Bus Company has extended its deadline for good causes to enter its Brand the Bus competition.
BrandingCommunity BuildingPublic TransportSustainability
17th September 2021

Timex Group announces new license agreement with Judith Leiber Couture

Timex Group, a global leader in watchmaking for over 165 years, announces a strategic new license agreement with Judith Leiber Couture, a global luxury brand.
LeisureManufacturingRetail
15th September 2021

City Sightseeing Oxford combine open-top bus with bicycle tours

Visitors to Oxford are being offered even more ways to explore after City Sightseeing Oxford added a bike exploration to its open-top bus tour.
AttractionsHealthPublic Transport
14th September 2021

Back to bus campaign launched in Oxfordshire to support COVID-19 bounce back

A big campaign has been launched in Oxfordshire to encourage people to return to using buses this month.
Community BuildingPublic Transport
7th September 2021

Further government funding supports phase II R&D lab conversion at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation

The Oxford Trust, the local charity encouraging the pursuit of science and enterprise, is to commence the second phase of its conversion of dedicated...
Business ParksOffice ServicesWorkplace Wellbeing
7th September 2021

Oxford Bus Company employees donate almost £60,000 to Barnardo’s

Kind-hearted staff at Oxford Bus Company have donated almost £60,000 to children’s charity Barnardo’s.
CharitiesCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
31st August 2021

Unipart Rail and McCulloch Group launch the TRT-e – the first zero-emissions Trac Rail Transposer

Unipart Rail and McCulloch Group have officially launched the first prototype of the new industry-changing TRT-e, a zero-emissions version of the Trac Rail Transposer,...
ManufacturingPublic TransportResponsible Business
26th August 2021

See supercars in action at Blenheim Palace’s first ever ‘live on the drive’ Salon Privé event

Blenheim Palace will throw open its gates to give car enthusiasts a rare chance to marvel at more than 1,000 super and hypercars next...
AttractionsPrivate Transport
25th August 2021

‘Code red’ warning for Thames Valley businesses over ESG impact

Thames Valley businesses face increasing pressure to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues but their good intentions need to be backed with more...
Business Services
12th August 2021

Lord Mayor enjoys City Sightseeing open-top bus tour of Oxford as part of tourism campaign

Oxford’s Lord Mayor joined passengers on-board an open-top bus tour of the city as part of a campaign to encourage people to visit Oxford.
AttractionsPublic Transport
12th August 2021

Carousel Buses launch digital service for passengers to calculate CO2 savings of travelling by bus

Carousel Buses has launched a digital service that enables passengers to work out how much CO2 they save when travelling by bus, compared to...
Business as a Force for GoodHealth & SafetyPublic Transport
11th August 2021

Meeting Etiquette: Face to face meetings set to become extinct

During the pandemic the work environment has changed for so many employees across the country. As employers move forwards with their new norms, a...
Community BuildingHealthHealth & SafetyNetworkingWorkplace Wellbeing
11th August 2021

Thames Travel match-day Oxford United bus service returns

Thames Travel in partnership with Oxford United is re-launching its ‘Football Special’ match-day bus services for U’s fans.
Community BuildingPublic TransportSport
10th August 2021

Stagecoach Launches Competition to Thank Oxfordshire’s Local Heroes

Stagecoach and Oxford Tube are launching a competition designed to give back to keyworkers in Oxfordshire who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic to...
Community BuildingEDIPeoplePublic Transport
10th August 2021

Oxford Bus Company Airline Services Taking Off

International travel is bouncing back, with Oxford Bus Company’s Airline coach service to Heathrow and Gatwick airports experiencing growing passenger numbers.
LeisurePublic Transport
9th August 2021

What will your workplace look like when employees start to return to the office?

People are no longer being asked to work from home now restrictions have been lifted in England.
Community BuildingOffice RefurbishmentOffice ServicesWorkplace Wellbeing
29th July 2021

The Future of Work is Here at the Historical Oxford House

Modern flex offices spark creativity in fully restored 1930s Art Deco film building.
Business ServicesCommercial Property
29th July 2021

From Paper Mill to Co-Working Space

Mill House Wooburn opens to support start-ups, freelancers and small businesses in Buckinghamshire.
Business ServicesCommercial Property
29th July 2021

Oxford Bus Company launch another branded bus for a local charity

Two ponies paid Oxford Bus Company a special visit this week to celebrate the unveiling of a double-decker emblazoned in a riding charity’s branding.
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesPublic Transport
28th July 2021

Neil McNicholas appointed Unipart Rail Managing Director

Neil McNicholas has been appointed the new Managing Director for Unipart Rail effective immediately.
ManufacturingTechTechnology
28th July 2021

Thames Travel re-launch weekend night bus services

Thames Travel is re-launching its night bus services this weekend to support the return of the night-time economy.
Community BuildingPublic Transport
22nd July 2021

Toyota Opens Funding Programme for Start-Ups offering Inclusive Mobility and Sustainability Solutions

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and ISDI Digital Business School have launched the second edition of the Toyota Startup Accelerator funding programme, calling for entries...
Community BuildingEducationPrivate Transport
21st July 2021

‘Hot Officing’ Launches at Monument Park

In a world of hybrid workplaces, and a reluctance to return to the office full time, one Oxfordshire business park introduces rurally located offices...
Business ParksCommunity BuildingOffice ServicesWorkplace Wellbeing
21st July 2021

City Sightseeing give rediscover Oxford campaign a school holiday boost

City Sightseeing Oxford have launched a ‘free child ticket’ as part of the #Rediscover Oxford campaign to kick-start the school holidays.
AttractionsPublic Transport
16th July 2021

Oxford Bus Company Airline service to Gatwick Airport returns

The Oxford Bus Company has announced its Airline coach services to Gatwick Airport will return on Monday.
LeisurePeoplePublic Transport
15th July 2021

Our Climate Change Strategy – and comment on the Government’s Decarbonising Transport plan

Today marks both the launch of our Group Climate Change Strategy, and the publication of the Government's Decarbonising Transport Strategy - an exciting day...
HealthLeadershipLocal GovernmentPublic Transport
9th July 2021

Toyota (GB) Celebrates 20 Years at its Surrey HQ

It’s been two decades since Toyota (GB) moved into its state-of-the-art headquarters in Burgh Heath, near Epsom in Surrey.
ManufacturingPrivate Transport
7th July 2021

City Sightseeing helping locals rediscover Oxford

Tourism in Oxford is bouncing back, as 2,000 visitors per week enjoyed open-top bus tours of the city in June.
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
6th July 2021

Microfilm Deterioration: How To Identify It And How To Preserve Your Content

We are currently working on several large archives of Microfilm in the two formats: 35mm and 16mm. These Microfilm are for archival purposes...
Business Services
2nd July 2021

Owen Mumford achieves B Corp certification

UK medical device leader obtains certified commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency
Business as a Force for GoodLeadershipManufacturingSustainability
2nd July 2021

Leading Hand Dryer Manufacturer Launches New ECO Range

As part of its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency, leading hand dryer manufacturer Airdri has launched its most environmentally friendly range of hand dryers...
HealthHealth & SafetyRecruitment
30th June 2021

Hybrid workers embracing bus operators’ flexy ticket

Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have issued a reminder flexible tickets are available for commuters who now travel to work part-time.
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEDIHealthPublic Transport
28th June 2021

The Wonderful World of Furniture Showrooms

The COEL team recently made the long-awaited journey to the Clerkenwell furniture showrooms to feast on the most recent designs to entice us back...
Office RefurbishmentOffice ServicesWorkplace Wellbeing
25th June 2021

Unipart wins RoSPA health and safety treble

Unipart scooped two golds and sector winner in the RoSPA health and safety awards.
EducationHealth & SafetyManufacturingTraining
25th June 2021

New free bike rental hub open at Didcot Parkway

People travelling to and from Didcot Parkway and Milton Park can now travel by free bike and ebike thanks to a rental scheme which...
HealthPeoplePrivate Transport
25th June 2021

New cycling champion is appointed

He might not own any Lycra, but Oxfordshire’s new cycling champion says he is committed to the benefits of bikes.
Community BuildingHealthPrivate TransportSport
22nd June 2021

Deloitte tells staff they can WFH forever

In response to the news that Deloitte will allow staff to work from home forever, adding to the long list of organisations that have...
Community BuildingEDIHealthHRPublic TransportWorkplace Wellbeing
17th June 2021

Enjoy the ‘Finest View in England’ With a Summer Picnic at Blenheim Palace

Visitors are being invited to enjoy National Picnic Week (19th-27th June) with a range of deliciously indulgent picnic hampers in the magnificent setting of...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingFood & Drink SuppliersPublic TransportVenues
17th June 2021

Thames Travel launches bus driver recruitment campaign as part of service expansion in South Oxfordshire

Thames Travel has launched a new recruitment campaign that encourages people to consider bus driving as an alternative career to that they are currently...
Community BuildingEDIPublic TransportRecruitment
14th June 2021

The Oxford Bus Group: Stakeholder Update June 2021

Wow, a lot has happened since our last Stakeholder newsletter last September! When we last wrote to you, we were looking forward to...
HealthPublic Transport
11th June 2021

Manor Café at Howbery Is Fully Open

Our Manor Café has opened its indoor seating areas and added new umbrellas to its patio area. We are also continuing to offer a...
Business ParksCommunity BuildingEDIHealthOffice Services
11th June 2021

Can I Claim? Business Travel (Yes It Still Exists!)

As the business world opens up and we start to attend more meetings in person, here’s a reminder of some of the travel expenses...
Accountants - Professional ServicesPrivate TransportPublic Transport
11th June 2021

Autonomous shuttles coming to Harwell Campus

An autonomous shuttle controlled by 5G and satellite connectivity will transport members of the public around the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with a...
Community BuildingPublic TransportTechTechnology
11th June 2021

Witney MP Support Business

Witney MP Robert Courts visited leading local manufacturer the Rooflight Company to tour the company’s factory in Shipton-under-Wychwood and meet its senior leadership team...
Local GovernmentManufacturing
10th June 2021

B4 Community Working Together: Carbon Colour provide new signage for Stagecoach’s Oxfordshire depots

As part of Stagecoach Oxfordshire’s Depot improvement plan, Robert Betterton, Stagecoach’s Fleet Engineer needed a local reputable firm to assist with the design and...
NetworkingPrintersPublic TransportSales & Marketing
10th June 2021

DJS Antibodies moves to newly converted lab space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation

Biotech start-up, DJS Antibodies, is the second company to move into the newly converted class II laboratory space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre...
Business ParksCommunity BuildingHealthManufacturingOffice ServicesRecruitment
10th June 2021

Park & Ride Saturday night service returns to boost Oxford visitor economy

The Saturday evening timetable on Oxford Bus Company’s park&ride400 service is returning in a boost to the re-emerging night-time economy.
AttractionsCommunity BuildingHealth & SafetyPublic Transport
9th June 2021

Unipart wins five-year Jaguar Land Rover contract

Unipart Logistics has secured a five-year contract to run the new, custom-built Jaguar Land Rover Global Parts Logistics Centre at Appleby Magna in Leicestershire,...
ManufacturingRecruitmentTraining
1st June 2021

Bus operators increase on-board capacity to welcome passengers back

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators have increased on-board capacity of vehicles following the government’s easing of social distancing rules. Capacities on all Oxford Bus Company,...
Health & SafetyPublic Transport
28th May 2021

Oxfordshire Council partners with Alchera Technologies on £500k project to drive smart transport revolution

Oxfordshire County Council has partnered with Alchera Technologies to develop a system fit for the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicles as well as...
Community BuildingLocal GovernmentPublic Transport
28th May 2021

Boost to Oxford rail travel following £69m funding confirmation

Oxford station is set to be transformed thanks to a £69m funding boost to improve capacity and journey times and develop plans for a...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingPublic Transport
26th May 2021

Oxford tech company Createc and the Oxford Robotics Institute design ground-breaking autonomous robot to work in hazardous environments

A team of eight from the Oxford tech company, Createc, and the Oxford Robotic Institute have created an autonomous robotic solution for hazardous environments...
ManufacturingTechTechnology
25th May 2021

Bus operators launch new and improved mobile phone App

The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have launched a revamped mobile app, to make travel even easier for passengers.
Community BuildingEDILeisurePublic Transport
24th May 2021

Toyota achieves three-star ranking for fifth consecutive year in the best companies survey

Toyota (GB) has been ranked in 31st place in the Large Companies category (200-1,999 employees) of the 2021 Best Companies survey. The company has...
Community BuildingEDIPeoplePrivate Transport
21st May 2021

Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle charging hub heading to Oxford as Oxford City Council, Pivot Power, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers & Wenea team up

UK-based Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, and Oxford City Council have joined up with Fastned, the European electric vehicle (EV) fast charging company,...
EducationLocal GovernmentPrivate TransportPublic Transport
20th May 2021

Oxford Bus Company help roll out new mobile Covid-19 testing service in Norfolk

Oxford Bus Company is helping other areas tackle the COVID-19 pandemic across the country via specially converted buses.
Community BuildingEDIEducationHealthPublic Transport
19th May 2021

Oxford’s Royal Cars will put CCTV in all of its cabs

A Safety conscious taxi firm has set out on a mission to be the first with CCTV in all of it’s cars.
PeoplePublic Transport
18th May 2021

Driving in the EU and green cards

With travel abroad beginning to open up once again, it’s worth remembering that the regulations have changed with regards to driving abroad.
InsurancePrivate Transport
17th May 2021

Bus operators ready to welcome more passengers back on-board

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators today announced a range of further measures to welcome passengers back on-board.
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEducationPublic Transport
13th May 2021

Toyota to covertly mark more than 100,000 catalytic converters to combat theft

Toyota (GB) is spending more than £1 million to covertly mark more than 100,000 parts on older cars which could be the target of...
EducationPrivate TransportTechTechnology
12th May 2021

Bus operators launch mental health wellbeing initiative in mental health awareness week to support colleagues

Leading Oxfordshire bus operators have introduced a ‘wellbeing team’ to provide mental health support to colleagues.
Community BuildingEducationHealthPublic Transport
10th May 2021

Oxford Bus Company and City Sightseeing introduce new all-female tourism management team

Oxford Bus Company and its sister company City Sightseeing have created a revamped tourism management team across both companies to help drive the visitor...
AttractionsCommunity BuildingEDIPublic Transport
10th May 2021

Oxford’s workplace parking levy: Share your views

B4 and leading law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper have today launched a short survey to test the sentiment of the Oxford business community around...
Private Transport
10th May 2021

New Witney commercial development fully occupied

The first new commercial property estate in Witney for several years has proved to be a major success.
Commercial PropertyOffice Services
10th May 2021

Quarter of UK businesses to close or downsize offices as UK embraces hybrid working

This morning, City AM has reported that more than a quarter (26%) of UK businesses will either close, downsize or consolidate their offices in...
Business ParksEDIHealthOffice ServicesPropertyRecruitmentResponsible Business
10th May 2021

Magdalen College seeks Strategic Partner to accelerate TOSP development

Magdalen College Oxford, owner of The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), one of the UK’s leading parks for science and technology companies, has announced that...
Business ParksCommunity BuildingOffice Services
7th May 2021

You Missed A Spot: A Fresh Take On The Cleaning Industry

Ecocleen Services is a commercial cleaning company, through this podcast we explore all matters related to our industry. Join us for a fresh take...
Business Services
7th May 2021

Lanistar secures FCA approval to operate as EMD Agent of Modulr

Lanistar, the payment card and account provider built to match the Millennial’s lifestyle, today announces that it has secured approval of its application to...
Business ServicesIT & CommsRetailTech
7th May 2021

Toyota Announces Much-Reduced On the Road Pricing for New Mirai Fuel Cell Saloon

Toyota has announced prices and specifications for its new zero emission Mirai fuel cell saloon, confirming a 24 per cent reduction in the on-the-road...
Private Transport
4th May 2021

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire Announces Charity Partnership with Oxford Hospitals Charity

Stagecoach in Oxfordshire has announced a year-long charity partnership in support of Oxford Hospitals Charity.
Business as a Force for GoodCharitiesEDIPublic Transport
30th April 2021

Oxford Bus Company deliver chocolate boost to local food bank

Oxford Bus Company made a sweet delivery via Quality Street this week. But it is not a new road name in the county.
CharitiesPublic Transport
21st April 2021

Lexus Derby receives 2021 European Kiwami Award honouring retailer excellence

Lexus Derby is one of 10 Lexus retailers judged to be the best in Europe in the 2021 Kiwami Awards. The honours reward all-round...
Private TransportRetail
8th April 2021

COEL’s new property head hails dawn of agile working

As we emerge from the pandemic and embrace a new era of 'agile' working and flexible workspaces, COEL has the innovation to succeed, says...
ManufacturingOffice RefurbishmentOffice Services
29th March 2021

Toyota Announces Charity Partnership with the Motor Neurone Disease Association

Toyota (GB) and Toyota Financial Services announce that the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association will be their new corporate charity partner.
CharitiesCommunity BuildingHealthManufacturing
16th March 2021

Owen Mumford introduces 16G safety lancet into Unistik Touch range

New 16G size designed for high volume blood sampling for HCPs and test kit manufacturers producing home sampling kits
HealthManufacturing
8th March 2021

Response Comment: UK gov flip-flops on remote work, wants it a standard for all jobs

The UK's minister for women and equalities, Liz Truss, has called for employers to make flexible working a standard option to help level the...
EDIHealthPublic TransportRecruitmentWorkplace Wellbeing
3rd March 2021

NHS Supply Chain: Logistics are proud winners at this year’s Logistics Awards

Unipart Logistics and NHS Supply Chain were crowned winners of this year's prestigious ‘New Facility’ Award, announced today by SHD Logistics.
HealthManufacturing
2nd March 2021

Latest News from Conference Oxford

Welcome to our Spring 2021 Newsletter. What a difference a day makes! Following the eagerly awaited announcement from the Government on 22nd of February,...
AttractionsConference & EventsHealth & SafetyHospitality Services
1st March 2021

Four industries bursting with opportunities for young people this #NCW21

Four industries bursting with opportunities for young people this #NCW21 With this week marking ten years of National Careers Week, it’s a great time for...
Business Services
26th February 2021

Witney-based car lease company overcomes COVID impact and relaunches as ‘Your E-Car’

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Red Kite Leasing saw their business impacted very severely. Owner Ben Fleetwood decided to use the opportunity...
Private Transport
22nd February 2021

British start-up OX unveils 2021 project taking total grant funding to £1.2 million

The latest financial backing will support its mission to deliver a green mobility-as-a-service platform for the world’s fastest growing markets.
ManufacturingSustainabilityTechTechnology
18th February 2021

Stellar panel of judges for ‘Future Workplace’ competition

A few weeks ago, the Cambridge Independent invited all children aged 7-18 year to enter 'Design the future workplace' competition. There has been a...
Office RefurbishmentOffice ServicesWorkplace Wellbeing
17th February 2021

MetLase invests in digital growth and creating technology jobs in Sheffield

MetLase, the South Yorkshire-based joint venture between Unipart and Rolls Royce, has invested £565k in Sheffield City Region to create engineering jobs and take...
ManufacturingRecruitment
11th February 2021

ODS and Oxfordshire County Council awarded joint innovation grant to develop beautifully simple solution for off-street Electric Vehicle charging

ODS, Oxford’s Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO), has won a grant to collaborate with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to develop an innovative and cost-effective...
Local GovernmentPrivate TransportPublic Transport
4th February 2021

Anneliese Dodds among MPs testing for HIV in support of UK HIV Testing Week

Using Simplitude ByMe HIV self-tests by Oxfordshire-based Owen Mumford.
HealthLocal GovernmentManufacturing
2nd February 2021

Historical Photograph Scanning

Currently we are working on a collection of photograph albums dating back to 1939 which hold historical images from World War II. It is...
Business Services
29th January 2021

COEL prioritise provision of quality of care in their work for NHS

Cleanliness and efficiency are key in healthcare design and in the provision of quality of care.
HealthManufacturingOffice Refurbishment
18th January 2021

Competition – Design the future workplace

The way we work has gone under a revolutionary change within the last year and whilst we can all enjoy more flexibility in being...
Office RefurbishmentOffice Services
7th January 2021

Unipart Logistics wins major safety award for 10th consecutive year

Unipart Logistics, a division of the Unipart Group of companies, has won the prestigious Sword of Honour award for world-class safety for the 10th...
Health & SafetyManufacturing
6th January 2021

Owen Mumford chosen as sole supplier for safety pen needles in Wales

Owen Mumford, a global industry leader in medical device design and manufacturing based in Oxfordshire, has been appointed as the sole supplier for insulin...
HealthManufacturing
21st December 2020

Renowned biotech firm Mogrify receive design overhaul from COEL

Mogrify®, the life science company transforming the development of cell therapies have grown rapidly since forming. They wanted their headquarters in The Cambridge Science...
Office RefurbishmentOffice ServicesWorkplace Wellbeing
21st December 2020

Unipart Logistics gets highest rating ever for environment programme

Unipart Logistics has achieved a five-star rating from the British Safety Council for its commitment to environmental sustainability. It scored over 95% in the...
Business as a Force for GoodManufacturingSustainability
17th December 2020

Unipart Logistics wins the Service Excellence Award at the eighth Automotive Global Awards

Unipart Logistics was the proud recipient of the Service Excellence Award at the 2020 Automotive Global Awards.
ManufacturingSustainability
10th December 2020

How clean is your transport?

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've all had to deal with a lot of "complex messages" on what we should and shouldn't...
LeisurePublic Transport
8th December 2020

Unlike Wine, Tape Does Not Improve With Age

Tapes do not improve with age. Quite the opposite. Corporates, consumer and heritage clients have vast archives of magnetic tape that contain information that...
Business Services
30th November 2020

Arlington expands Oxford Business Park ownership with Spires House acquisition

Arlington has continued to consolidate its ownership at Oxford Business Park by acquiring Spires House, a 49,421 sq ft multi-let office building from Harbert...
Business ParksOffice Services
26th November 2020

Working with Local History, Kidlington Historical Society Project England

Oxford Duplication Centre Working with Local History, Kidlington Historical Society Project, England.
Business ServicesDesign
26th November 2020

Unipart builds new Panel Lifter technology in Coventry

Unipart Rail and Unipart Manufacturing Group have successfully built their first McCulloch Rail Panel Lifter at a new production facility in Coventry, bringing cutting-edge...
ManufacturingTechTechnology
20th November 2020

Unipart wins CovidComms Award

Unipart Group has won an award for the best in-house corporate communications response to the pandemic.
Business StrategyHealthManufacturingWorkplace Wellbeing
10th November 2020

Unipart Rail sites achieve five-star grading in the British Safety Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Audit

All Unipart Rail’s sites have successfully completed a best practice Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council demonstrating...
Health & SafetyPublic Transport
6th November 2020

The Oxford Bus Group: 2020 Corporate and Social Responsibility Report

We are pleased to be able to circulate The Oxford Bus Group’s 2020 Sustainability Report entitled ‘Taking Care of Every Journey’.
Local GovernmentPublic Transport
4th November 2020

Unipart Group acquires Comms Design Ltd

Unipart today announces it has acquired 100% of the share capital of Comms Design Ltd.
Business ServicesManufacturingTechTechnology
30th October 2020

B4 announce You HR as their official HR Partner

B4 is delighted to announce that long standing HR provider, You HR Consultancy, have been appointed as B4’s Official HR Partner.
Business ServicesHR
21st September 2020

UK Prime Minister Meets the Team Behind the UK’s Forthcoming Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the construction site of what is rapidly becoming the UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre.
HealthManufacturing
3rd August 2020

Park and Ride free parking offer

Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are providing free parking at all Oxford’s five Park and Ride sites throughout August.
Local GovernmentPublic Transport
16th July 2020

Oxford-based Owen Mumford launches new self-testing device to provide rapid, accurate and easy at-home HIV testing

Lockdown presents once in a lifetime chance to combat fatal disease
HealthManufacturing
27th May 2020

The Future Of Workplace Wellness – Take Our Quick Survey

As we all look to find a way forward, what does the future of workplace wellbeing look like?
Office ServicesWorkplace Wellbeing
6th April 2020

Coronavirus – Issues for businesses #3

As governments around the world continue to adopt new political and economic measures to deal with the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, people...
Business ServicesSolicitors
23rd March 2020

Royal Cars Oxford: Helping Our Community

Royal Cars Oxford are pleased to announce that we will providing online shop collections for the over-65’s and anyone in self-isolation within the Oxford...
Business as a Force for GoodPrivate Transport
25th September 2019

Oxford Business Park Helps Tech Company with Expansion Plans

Oxford Business Park has helped accommodate the fastest growing UK-based life science company.
Business ParksOffice Services
1st June 2018

We are raising funds for Women v Cancer – by riding all the way to Paris this September!

Would you be able to help us on our mission to raise £3k for these three amazing charities - Breast Cancer Care, Ovarian Cancer Action and Jo’s Cervical...
CharitiesPrivate Transport
5th October 2017

Grant Thornton team advises Roc Technologies on the acquisition of City Change Management in seven figure deal

Newbury-based Roc Technologies (Roc) has acquired project management firm City Change Management in a seven-figure deal backed by the BGF and HSBC and advised...
Business Services

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