11th June 2026

Supply chains aren’t broken – they’re exposed

Article by B4 Audit and Accountancy Expert, James Pitt, Partner James Cowper Kreston Global supply chain disruption remains an urgent issue, reaching its highest...
AccountantsAccountants - Professional ServicesFinanceProfessional Services
2nd June 2026

Freeths reveals a record 97 promotions across the firm, building on a consistent trajectory of growth

Leading law firm Freeths has announced a record 97 promotions across the firm, including eight new partners, marking a significant year of expansion and...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
28th May 2026

UK business confidence has dipped – resilience remains, but geopolitics is testing decision making

That is the overriding message from the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Q1 2026 Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), which reveals a business community continuing to...
Accountants - Professional Services
19th May 2026

Exit readiness: why it matters and how to prepare your business

For many business owners, exit planning only becomes a priority when a buyer appears. By that stage, pressure is high, options are limited, and...
AccountantsProfessional Services
14th May 2026

Mills & Reeve advises on the sale of TFP Fertility to US private equity investor

Mills & Reeve has advised on the sale of leading international fertility services provider, TFP Fertility, to a US private equity investor.
Professional ServicesSolicitors
11th May 2026

How the Thames Valley and Solent regions align with the government’s industrial strategy (IS-8)

The government’s 2025 industrial strategy (IS-8) sets out a clear ambition to drive productivity, innovation, and globally competitive growth across eight priority sectors. The...
AccountantsProfessional Services
5th May 2026

New tax year, new pressures – but planning opportunities remain

As the new tax year begins, business owners are facing one of the most challenging operating environments in recent years. Rising costs, tax changes and global...
AccountantsProfessional Services
5th May 2026

Freeths backs next generation of female leaders through ongoing Women of the Year partnership

Leading law firm Freeths is continuing its support for the Women of the Year (WOTY) Awards 2026, as the search begins for women making...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
4th May 2026

B4 welcomes the renewed membership of Jenny Harvey Immigration

Jenny Harvey Immigration is a niche immigration law firm advising Oxfordshire-based businesses and individuals, with clients spanning the globe. Jenny has lived and worked...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
28th April 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act comes into force this Friday, 1 May 2026.

The Renters’ Rights Act, which is designed to give residential tenants better protection, comes into force on Friday and applies to both existing and...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
22nd April 2026

Freeths achieves Stonewall Proud Employer ‘Champion’ status marking commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion

Leading law firm Freeths has been awarded ‘Champion’ status in Stonewall’s Proud Employers accreditation, a recognition reserved for organisations demonstrating embedded, effective and continuously...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
21st April 2026

Devolution and Local Government Reform in Oxfordshire and beyond

Our final OBS2026 Impact Session focused on the future governance of Oxfordshire, bringing together business leaders, council officials and policymakers to explore opportunities for...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
21st April 2026

Mills & Reeve announces sponsorship of inaugural Ox Tech Week

Mills & Reeve has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural Ox Tech Week, taking place from 26 to 29 May, supporting a landmark event...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
7th April 2026

Freeths sets 2040 net zero pathway with release of first firm‑wide transition plan

Leading law firm Freeths has just published its first Net Zero Transition Plan, marking a major step forward in the firm’s long-term commitment to...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
25th March 2026

TalkTalk Business expands managed services portfolio with addition of Planet IT

Leading law firm Freeths has advised the selling shareholders of Planet IT on the sale of the business to TalkTalk Business, supporting TalkTalk Business’s...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
10th February 2026

James Cowper Kreston Join B4 as Platinum Members

B4 is delighted to announce that James Cowper Kreston, one of Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley’s leading firms of accountants and business advisers, has...
AccountantsProfessional Services
9th February 2026

Freeths Spotlight: A Young Apprentice’s Path to a Career in Law

Freeths has been working with an outstanding legal apprentice who has shared her story about carving out a successful career in law via the...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
29th January 2026

Freeths advises G=mc² on significant investment from Mobeus Equity Partners

Freeths is pleased to announce that its Corporate team has advised G=mc², a fast growing, tech enabled brand strategy consultancy, on securing a transformative...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
21st January 2026

Freeths announces new Head of Agricultural Property in Oxford

Leading law firm Freeths has appointed Katherine Burge as its new Head of Agricultural Property in Oxford. Katherine succeeds Iain Davis, who is retiring...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
19th December 2025

End of 2025: Business reflections from Mills & Reeve

As we wrap up 2025, it's a good moment to pause and reflect on what's been an eventful year for Oxfordshire and to look...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
18th November 2025

Companies House Identity Checks Coming Into Force on 18 November 2025

Companies House has confirmed that mandatory identity verification (IDV) will be introduced from Tuesday 18 November 2025, marking one of the most significant changes...
Professional Services
19th October 2025

Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP Celebrate Double Top-Tier Recognition in Leading Legal Guides

Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP (BH&O) has once again been recognised as one of the region’s leading family law firms, achieving top-tier rankings in...
Professional Services
19th October 2025

Freeths advises RQA Europe on transition to Employee Ownership Trust

Leading law firm Freeths has advised RQA Europe Ltd on its move to become an employee-owned company.
Professional Services
6th October 2025

B4 welcomes Simon Robinson of Nexa Law as our latest Gold Member

At Nexa, client relationships come first. The firm prioritises understanding individual needs, without rigid fee structures or billing targets—giving solicitors the freedom to focus...
Professional Services
3rd September 2025

Price Bailey Chartered Accountants joins B4

Price Bailey - a leading firm of Chartered Accountants - joins B4, an Oxford business community. The move comes as the firm opens its...
Professional Services
2nd September 2025

Breakup, Divorce & Domestic Abuse in the Workplace

These issues don’t stay at home. They walk through the workplace doors every day.
Professional Services
2nd September 2025

Mills & Reeve announces record turnover of £181m as new head of Oxford office takes the helm

Leading UK law firm Mills & Reeve has announced turnover growth of £13 million over the 2024/25 financial year, resulting in a new high...
Professional Services
18th August 2025

Blake Morgan renews B4 membership to help strengthen business relations

Blake Morgan has renewed their membership of the B4 Business Community, helping to strengthen their business relationships in the Thames Valley.
Professional Services
18th August 2025

Mills & Reeve advise VC fund on investment in AI cardio pioneer

Our venture capital investment experts have advised on a $55 million Series C funding round for an Oxford-based pioneer of AI driven cardiology solutions.
Professional Services
18th August 2025

Freeths advises Clone Media on its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust

Leading law firm Freeths has advised Clone Media Technology Limited on its move to become an employee-owned company.
Professional Services
30th July 2025

Mills & Reeve building legal excellence in Oxford

Mills & Reeve is pleased to highlight the continued growth and success of its Oxford office, which has become a key part of the...
Professional Services
25th July 2025

Ruth Hawkins of Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP Gains Prestigious Law Society Accreditation in Family Mediation

Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP (BH&O) is pleased to announce that Partner Ruth Hawkins has recently achieved Accreditation in Family Mediation from the Law...
Professional Services
4th July 2025

Freeths advises Enfuse Group on strategic investment from Agathos

Leading law firm Freeths is pleased to have advised the founders of Enfuse Group, a leading digital transformation consultancy and certified B Corp, on...
Professional Services
1st July 2025

Gardner Leader extend Platinum Membership

Gardner Leader is proud to be recognised as a leading regional law firm, offering expert legal guidance to both businesses and individuals. With a...
Professional Services
3rd May 2025

Freeths supports ‘Spot the signs’ campaign

Freeths’ Partner Louise Lewis has been announced as an ambassador for STEP, the professional body for trust and estate practitioners, on its new ‘Spot...
Professional Services
3rd May 2025

Freeths announces 81 promotions in 2025

Leading law firm Freeths has announced its latest round of promotions, with over 80 elevating their roles across the business including nine new partners.
Professional Services
2nd March 2025

Freeths appointed to Cottsway’s legal panel

Leading law firm Freeths has been appointed as a new supplier to Cottsway Housing Association’s legal panel for the next five years.
Professional Services
19th February 2025

Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP continue long-standing B4 relationship

Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP has recently entered their 6th year of operation, and their 6th renewal with B4, and 2nd as Platinum Members.
Professional Services
25th January 2025

Separating couples and parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off

People who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money...
Professional Services
15th January 2025

Exciting January Events for B4 Members: A Great Start to 2025

January 2025 promises an exhilarating line-up of events for B4 Members, offering opportunities to connect, celebrate, and be inspired. With three unique gatherings, B4...
Conference & EventsLocal GovernmentNetworkingPeopleProfessional ServicesResponsible BusinessSales & MarketingStrategy
16th November 2024

Jenny Harvey Top 3 Success Again

B4 member Jenny Harvey has again been listed as one of the Three Best Immigration solicitors in Oxford.
Professional Services
7th October 2024

Understanding HMRC tax investigations: A guide for business owners

Simon Smith, Managing Partner at Wellers, discusses what business owners need to know about tax investigations, including whether you could be a target.
FinanceProfessional Services
8th September 2024

Freeths advises Oakford on sale to Centralis

National law firm Freeths has advised the shareholders of Oakford Advisors on its sale to Luxembourg-based Centralis.
Professional Services
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
13th September 2023

Fast Growth Secrets: What tech founders wish they’d known about IP protection and navigating the transition from start-up to scale-up

Starting and growing a successful business is no easy feat. But it's even harder if you're trying to do it on your own. That's...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
24th August 2023

Seminar invitation – Data strategy: latest updates and horizon scanning on personal data regulation

Oxford | Date: Tuesday 19th September | Time: 9:30am -12:30pm | Venue: Worcester College, Walton Street, Oxford, OX1 2HB
Conference & EventsIT & CommsSolicitorsTech
21st July 2023

Whitley Stimpson shortlisted for more prestigious awards

The reputation of the team at accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson continues to grow after the firm was shortlisted for three more awards.
Accountants - Professional ServicesConference & Events
1st June 2023

Trust in Digital Identities

The issue of digital identities is a hot topic within the UK technology sector and the government has introduced proposed legislation to tackle some...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
31st May 2023

Cybersecurity and NIS 2 – what does this mean for you?

Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2) came into force on 16 January 2023....
SolicitorsTechTechnology
29th May 2023

Wanting to export software and SaaS technology? Proper preparation will prevent poor performance

Assess the market It’s a trite point in some ways! Overseas markets can be difficult to access and exploit, even if you have a...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
27th May 2023

The Windsor Framework – what does it mean for life sciences?

For more than two years Northern Ireland has faced difficulties trading with the wider UK. The 2020 Northern Ireland Protocol established systems for trade...
ScienceSolicitors
26th May 2023

Draft guidance on how competition laws apply to environmental sustainability agreements

The Competition and Markets Authority (the CMA) has recently published for consultation draft guidance as to how competition laws apply to environmental sustainability agreements.
ScienceSolicitors
25th May 2023

Genetic Technology Act 2023 offers greater flexibility in agrifood innovation

A new approach to the use of precision genetic technology in plants and animals has recently been introduced in England. This will make is...
ScienceSolicitors
16th March 2023

Your FREE guide to the Spring Budget 2023

Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt's Budget 2023 revolved around the theme of back-to-work through the extension of free childcare, and the lifting of pension caps. 
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
1st December 2022

Firms told to avoid delay in tackling ‘backward step for innovation’

Innovative and hi-tech businesses are being urged to seek advice after tax relief for research and development (R&D) was slashed in the Autumn Budget.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
1st December 2022

Freeths appoints Chief Financial Officer as rapid growth continues

National leading law firm has appointed Gareth Jones as Chief Financial Officer to the Group. This follows another successful year for Freeths with increased...
FinanceSolicitors
25th November 2022

What is corporation tax in the UK

Beth Whitmore FCCA explains exactly what corporation tax means for your business and the reliefs and allowances you need to explore.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
15th November 2022

Accountancy firm welcomes new hires

Leading accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson is continuing its investment in fresh talent by welcoming 14 new starters to join their offices in Banbury, Bicester,...
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
11th October 2022

Golfers raise cash for Dogs for Good

Whitley Stimpson drove the fairways to raise £1,000 for a Banbury based charity that provides specialist trained dogs to support people with disabilities.
Accountants - Professional ServicesCharitiesResponsible Business
7th October 2022

SUCCESS FOR BLAKE MORGAN’S THAMES VALLEY TEAM IN LATEST LEGAL 500 DIRECTORY

The prestigious Legal 500 UK Guide for 2023 has recognised Blake Morgan’s teams and leading individuals in the Thames Valley and beyond.  The highly-regarded...
Professional ServicesSolicitors
30th September 2022

Fun and fundraising pass the winning post together at CRM Race Night

More than 100 excited horseracing fans packed into Yarnton Road Football Club for the CRM Charity Race Night on Friday 30 September. The atmosphere...
Accountants - Professional ServicesCharities
23rd September 2022

CRM Summary: The Chancellor’s September Statement

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his “mini Budget” on 23 September 2022.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
22nd September 2022

Why a personal budget is so important – and how to create one

As well as making the numbers work for our clients, CRM’s recently qualified accountant Loren Forbes is a big fan of personal budgeting and...
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
20th September 2022

Mind the gap. How can women maximise their pensions?

As women get older, the difference widens between the value of their pension and that of men – in fact the gap stretches to...
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
8th September 2022

New head of technology at Mills & Reeve bolsters technology sector offering

Partner Doug McDonald announced as new technology sector lead in a move that will further enhance the firm’s offering to clients. Doug is an...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
8th August 2022

Seek help to avoid the wealth tax trap

Experts are urging ordinary people to take advice to avoid falling into the inheritance tax (IHT) trap.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
29th June 2022

Ambush Marketing: Create a Buzz Without Getting Stung

Events draw huge publicity and ambush marketing is a way of associating your brand with an event without being the official sponsor, but the...
Sales & MarketingSolicitors
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
29th March 2022

Initiate Oxford – Freeths Bowling Tournament – 7th April

The Initiate Oxford Committee would like to invite you to our first annual Freeths Bowling Tournament taking place 7th April. Show off your competitive...
Professional Services
28th March 2022

Overview of Digital Services Tax (DST)

The UK’s Digital Services Tax (DST) came into operation on 1 April 2020. This tax is designed to ensure that the major social media,...
Accountants - Professional ServicesWeb & Social
7th March 2022

International Women’s Day

A hundred years ago the first women were being admitted as Solicitors. It was a huge milestone following the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919....
EDISolicitors
7th March 2022

The strength to succeed

If I asked you to describe an Ironman triathlete, I doubt that you would immediately think of me. A 53 year old woman...
EDISolicitors
24th February 2022

Freeths’ Life Sciences Webinars

Two upcoming webinars brought to you by Freeths on the topic of Life Sciences.
Conference & EventsFinanceSolicitors
21st February 2022

£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...
FinanceHealthSolicitorsTechTechnology
18th February 2022

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

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...
AppointmentsSolicitors
16th February 2022

Be prepared for big National Insurance hike in April

Experts are warning businesses and employees to brace themselves for a major rise in National Insurance payments in April.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance & InsurancePeople
8th February 2022

HMRC agree delay in tax return deadline

HMRC has announced that late filing penalties will be waived for taxpayers that file their 2020-21 Self-Assessment returns by 28 February 2022.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
7th February 2022

Are you registered for Making Tax Digital for VAT?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is to be extended to cover businesses with a turnover below the VAT threshold from April 2022.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
6th February 2022

Tax relief for working from home

If you are an employee working from home, you may be able to claim tax relief for some of the bills you pay that...
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinancePeople
4th February 2022

Tax Diary February/March 2022

Key tax related dates to be aware of for February & March 2022.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
1st February 2022

Jenny Harvey Immigration celebrates its 5th anniversary

B4’s Editor, Richard Rosser, interviews Jenny Harvey of JHI Ltd.
PeopleProfessional Services
13th January 2022

Essential Estate Planning: Chase de Vere & Freeths event

Join this event on Thursday 20th January, 6.30pm to 7.45pm, covering perhaps the biggest misconception about estate planning: That it is the sole preserve...
Conference & EventsPropertySolicitors
6th December 2021

Freeths Advises Centrica on investment in break-through hydrogen production technology

Freeths corporate team has advised its client, Centrica plc, on the acquisition of a minority stake in HiiROC Limited (“HiiROC”), the hydrogen production technology...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
1st December 2021

Corporate team advises on sale of AI spinout to Meltwater

The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised the selling shareholders of Oxford spin-out DeepReason.ai on its acquisition by leading media intelligence SaaS...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
25th November 2021

Blake Morgan signs up to The Law Society’s Women in Law Pledge

Leading law firm Blake Morgan has announced its commitment to The Law Society’s Women in Law Pledge. This joint initiative of The Law...
EDISolicitors
24th November 2021

HMRC collects £100bn more in 2021/22 than previous year

Recent data from HMRC shows the tax authority collected £392 billion in taxes between April and October 2021, £99.8bn more than the same period...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyEducation
24th November 2021

Small business confidence loses steam

The Federation of Small Businesses' (FSB) measurement of business confidence has slipped by 2.2 points between Q2 and Q3 2021, falling to 16.4, the...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyLocal Government
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

Champing at the bit to support vulnerable generations in Oxford

And they’re off!! CRM had a wonderful fundraising evening with clients and our charity partner Daybreak Oxford, for another popular Charity Race Night.
Accountants - Professional ServicesCharitiesCommunity Building
24th November 2021

Construction law specialist boosts Shoosmiths real estate expertise

Leading UK law firm Shoosmiths has strengthened its real estate division, one of the largest multi-disciplinary practices in the UK, with the appointment of...
Residential PropertySolicitors
18th November 2021

What is Capital Gains Tax in the UK?

Stuart Crook FCA, explains the concept of Capital Gains Tax and how it's applied to the profits made on the sales of assets.
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyFinance
18th November 2021

Freeths responds to continued high demand for new housing

As the latest results published by the country’s leading housebuilders point to the rebound which followed the initial lockdown turning into a sustained demand...
AppointmentsRecruitmentResidential PropertySolicitors
18th November 2021

CRM’s first female director

With new starters taking their first steps in accountancy and part-qualified accountants entering the home straight of their qualification journey, CRM is bursting with...
Accountants - Professional ServicesAppointmentsLeadership
16th November 2021

More than just a storm in a Yorkshire teacup – Why banter can never be an excuse for racism

Yorkshire County Cricket Club (Yorkshire) has been in the headlines recently following serious allegations of institutional racism. These allegations come in the wake of...
EDIPeopleSolicitors
9th November 2021

Whitley Stimpson celebrates exam successes and new starters

Leading accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson welcome eight new recruits and celebrate success of three members of staff who have recently passed professional exams.
Accountants - Professional ServicesEducation
5th November 2021

Dye & Durham Nominated for Three Modern Law Conveyancing Awards

Dye & Durham Limited, a leading provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions designed to improve efficiency and increase productivity for legal and business...
Professional Services
28th October 2021

Freeths Budget Comment

Whilst Autumn Budget 2021 announced a number of spending giveaways, it was relatively light on new tax measures. In particular, the much-feared increases to...
Business StrategySolicitors
28th October 2021

Blake Morgan Chair comments on 2021 autumn budget

Blake Morgan Chair, Kath Shimmin, comments on this afternoon's Budget announcement.
Business StrategyLocal GovernmentSolicitors
28th October 2021

Budget 2021 response by Chapman, Robinson & Moore

Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the 2021 Autumn Budget on 27th October 2021, though the number of policies announced in advance made many commentators wonder...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyFinance & Insurance
28th October 2021

Budget Special Digest By The MGroup for B4

On Wednesday, the 27th of October, 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a raft of tax changes that are sure to affect us all. The...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyFinance & Insurance
19th October 2021

Can business growth be achieved through social responsibility

At CRM, we firmly believe that the answer is yes. Let’s look first at exactly what corporate social responsibility (CSR) involves.
Accountants - Professional ServicesEducationLeadershipTraining
18th October 2021

Whitley Stimpson provides expertise to produce PPE communications kit for medics

Whitley Stimpson has advised Project Pitlane and assisted with compliance obligations to achieve grant funding for a project called MedicCom to develop a novel...
Accountants - Professional ServicesHealthResponsible Business
14th October 2021

Businesses Face The Costs of Low Menopause Awareness

Low awareness amongst employers about the menopause is causing thousands of women each year to be absent from work and to quit their jobs,...
EducationHealthSolicitors
13th October 2021

Over half of contractors plan to move into permanent employment to escape IR35 reforms

Over half (56%) of contractors are planning a move to permanent employment due to the IR35 reforms which came into effect earlier this year.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinancePeople
12th October 2021

Shaw Gibbs supports Financial Planning Week 11 – 17 October 2021

UK consumers nationwide are being offered complimentary personal financial planning sessions by qualified financial planners including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP TM) professionals. The aim...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyFinance
12th October 2021

Experts welcome Government delay to digital tax reforms

A delay to tax reforms which would have seen sole traders and small businesses obliged to keep digital records and report income quarterly to...
Accountants - Professional ServicesLocal Government
10th October 2021

Payroll Provider Intelligo Makes Finals in Six Categories in CIPP Awards

Intelligo, who company behind multi-award winning payroll solution MegaPay, have been shortlisted for the finals in six categories of the prestigious Chartered Institute of...
Professional Services
10th October 2021

The Audit/Independent Examination of Charities

For many charity trustees the rules and regulations around audit and independent exams can seem a complicated subject. Having worked with many different charitable...
Professional Services
27th September 2021

Looking for a new website? XIST2 have an offer that is too good to ignore!

XIST2 are a digital marketing agency based in Oxfordshire, working with an array of clients across the country. XIST2 are big believers in doing...
Professional Services
22nd September 2021

Workers to gain right to request flexible working from first day

Following the news that staff in the UK are set to gain the right to request flexible working from the first day in a...
Community BuildingSolicitorsWorkplace Wellbeing
16th September 2021

Charity golf day raises funds for local cancer charity

An annual golfing day, organised by accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson, has raised £1,000 for an Oxfordshire charity providing cancer support and therapy.
Accountants - Professional ServicesCharities
14th September 2021

The MGroup Commits to Driving a Good Cause with the Twin Town Challenge

Lovers of cars, good causes, and bonding team events, The MGroup is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Twin Town Challenge over...
Professional Services
23rd August 2021

Moorcrofts advises on sale of Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited

Moorcrofts LLP has advised the shareholders of Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited, the holding company of Pythagoras Communications Limited a leading UK technology company and...
Business StrategySolicitors
10th August 2021

Xero unveils the next evolution of bank reconciliation

With more than 1.7 billion transactions processed in the past 12 months, Xero’s most-loved feature is becoming even more powerful and beautiful for small...
Accountants - Professional ServicesTechTechnology
26th July 2021

Xero: British economy growing at fastest rate in 80 years

Following the news from economic forecaster, EY Item Club, revealing that the British economy is growing at the fastest rate in 80 years, please...
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinanceTechTechnology
26th July 2021

Zoho to make Zoho Invoice Free of Charge to Empower SMEs to Rebuild and Grow

The company's decision reinforces its support for the SME community and will allow business owners to simplify billing and payment processes, helping companies receive...
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinanceTechTechnology
19th July 2021

The MGroup Launches New Business Club & Webinar with Helen Joy at People Spark

From the beginning of 2021, we’ve been running a webinar series with Nick Hughes of Dynamic Coach on the theme of Planning and Recovery,...
Accountants - Professional ServicesEducationTraining
12th July 2021

Ninety years and counting for top accountancy firm

Staff and partners at accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson are celebrating 90 years in business.
Accountants - Professional ServicesPeople
6th July 2021

Blake Morgan rewards 37 members of staff in latest round of promotions

Leading law firm Blake Morgan has promoted 37 lawyers and support staff across its offices in London, Wales, the Thames Valley and on the...
Community BuildingEDIRecruitmentSolicitors
2nd July 2021

How building brand engagement helps your business grow

We asked Brand Marketing specialist Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies for her top tips on building brand engagement
Accountants - Professional ServicesBranding
28th June 2021

Moorcrofts advises on management buy-out of Gravity Consulting Engineers

Moorcrofts LLP has advised Gravity Consulting Limited (“Gravity”), a well-established and experienced structural engineering consultancy firm, as part of a management buy-out.
Architectural DesignLeadershipSolicitors
25th June 2021

BoE: Recovery to push inflation above 3%

Post-pandemic economic recovery is likely to push inflation above 3% "for a temporary period", the Bank of England's monetary policy committee predicts.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
24th June 2021

UK small business sees third month of sales growth despite steady performance in May

Small business sales suggest a gradual return to pre-COVID sales rates, the Small Business Index from Xero, reveals. The Index was unchanged at 86...
Professional Services
14th June 2021

Moorcrofts advises MLL Telecom on secured revolving loan facility

Moorcrofts recently advised longstanding client, MLL Telecom Ltd. on a secured revolving loan facility of up to 12 million Canadian dollars by Canadian lender,...
Business StrategySolicitors
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
28th May 2021

The WIPO Handbook on Key Contracts for Mobile Applications Released – Authored by Orcro Limited

Orcro Limited, in collaboration with its sister company, Moorcrofts LLP, has authored the newly published World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Handbook – Key Contracts...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
24th May 2021

Moorcrofts advises on merger of Electracom Projects and Trusol

Moorcrofts LLP has advised the shareholders of Ikan Projects Limited, the holding Company of Electracom Projects Limited, a long established company with over 15...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
17th May 2021

Moorcrofts LLP advises Percival Menswear on growth capital investment

Moorcrofts advises Percival Menswear, a London-based contemporary menswear fashion brand, on a £3 million growth capital investment by growth capital investor VGC Partners.
ShopsSolicitors
7th May 2021

Award-winning specialist family law practice acquires further new talent during the last Lockdown

South Oxfordshire based Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP has acquired four additional members of the team the last three months to expand their growing...
RecruitmentSolicitors
5th May 2021

New economic analysis shows importance of UK small businesses to job growth

410,000 small business jobs need to be created to recover but trading conditions remain challenging.
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyFinance
30th April 2021

Chapman Robinson & Moore April Update

Welcome to our April instalment, the year is simply flying by, isn't it? In this month's newsletter, we're going to be looking at how...
Accountants - Professional ServicesHealth
18th March 2021

Mid-sized businesses not ready for IR35 changes

With just under three weeks to go until the IR35 deadline on 6 April, new research* from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton...
Finance & InsuranceProfessional Services
11th March 2021

Coronavirus: Is the roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions a road to ruin for directors?

Directors of companies have been facing, and continue to face, extremely challenging circumstances due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The decisions...
HealthSolicitors
11th March 2021

Premium Medical Billing Celebrates Its First Birthday Offering 3 Months Free Medical Billing Service

It is our first birthday, and we couldn’t be more delighted to celebrate. It’s certainly been a tough first year, and it’s strange to...
Professional Services
5th March 2021

Freeths complete record 43 deals in 28 days in run up to budget

The national corporate practice at national law firm, Freeths LLP, completed 43 major transactions, with values from £1m to over £40m, in the run...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyFinanceSolicitors
26th February 2021

Chapman, Robinson & Moore February Update

Welcome to our February instalment, as the days tick by, we edge that little bit closer to the warmer spring weather. In this month's...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness StrategyDesignPeopleWorkplace Wellbeing
26th February 2021

What Happens When Private Medical Procedure Demand Increases

After a year where the global pandemic has trumped the majority of health issues, it’s time to pause for a moment and consider what’s...
Professional Services
25th February 2021

Keeping up with the news from the Budget couldn’t be easier!

The second wave of the pandemic is sure to keep COVID-19 support front and centre of the Government’s tax and spending plans, as Chancellor...
Professional Services
25th February 2021

Moorcrofts lead sale of Enable Business Solutions to Pinnacle

Moorcrofts has advised Enable Business Solutions Limited, the leading provider of software solutions to the professional services sector, on the sale of the company...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
24th February 2021

Freeths refreshes office portfolio

Over the past year, the move to agile working has been a great success for Freeths, and lockdown has shown our people do not...
Business ParksHealthOffice RefurbishmentSolicitorsWorkplace Wellbeing
15th February 2021

Moorcrofts advises XCD on multi-million pound investment in the Company

Moorcrofts corporate team has advised XCD HR Limited (“XCD”) on a c.£2m investment in Bristol-based XCD, the provider of the UK’s only HR and...
HRSolicitors
1st February 2021

Contractors urged to check if key legislation could now apply

Private contractors who set up limited companies to avoid being responsible for PAYE and national insurance contributions are being warned of key changes to...
Accountants - Professional ServicesBusiness Strategy
26th January 2021

Premium Medical Billing to Join B4’s NEXUS Programme Through The MGroup

As an Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire based business, we’re incredibly fortunate to operate where the community spirit is one that encourages us to work together...
Professional Services
22nd January 2021

A New Practical Guide to IT Law Released, Co-Authored by Andrew Katz

Renowned Technology Lawyer, expert speaker and author, Andrew Katz has co-authored the newly published book – A Practical Guide to IT Law, alongside his...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
21st January 2021

Genflow secures $11m investment from BGF

BGF – the UK’s most active investor – has invested $11 million in Genflow, a London & LA based Influencer brand building agency with...
Business StrategyFinanceProfessional Services
18th January 2021

Commercial Property Lawyer Joins Moorcrofts

Moorcrofts has bolstered its Commercial Property team with the appointment of highly regarded lawyer Fionnuala Woods, who has joined the firm to meet the...
Commercial PropertySolicitors
13th January 2021

Andrew Katz named as top 100 influencer in Open Hardware in the UK

Moorcroft’s Joint Managing Partner and Head of Technology, Andrew Katz has been named on OpenUK’s Inaugural New Year’s Honours List for his contribution to...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
11th January 2021

Moorcrofts LLP advises Skillweb.co.uk Ltd. on the sale of its Houndit business

Moorcrofts’ corporate team has advised Skillweb.co.uk Ltd. (Skillweb), a leading UK based software development and solutions company, on the sale of its “Houndit” business...
IT & CommsSolicitorsTech
7th January 2021

Grant Thornton continues to invest in Thames Valley and Southampton

Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP continues its commitment to develop and retain the very best talent across the Thames Valley...
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
5th January 2021

Clearing up confusion over Capital Gains Tax

A tax expert has stepped in to clear up confusion over Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
Accountants - Professional ServicesProfessional Services
1st July 2020

Freeths solicitors expands its real estate team with new hires

Freeths is delighted to announce it has recruited two property lawyers into its highly regarded Oxfordshire commercial property team.
RecruitmentSolicitors
22nd April 2020

Moorcrofts secure grant for sensitive information App

Specialist Corporate and Technology Law Firm, Moorcrofts, has secured a five-figure sum from the European Commission’s Next Generation Internet programme to research and develop...
SolicitorsTechTechnology
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
18th March 2020

Whitley Stimpson expert welcomes new IR35 tax delay

A leading tax expert today welcomed the decision to delay complicated tax changes that will affect thousands of contractors in the private sector.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
9th January 2020

How to make your child a pension millionaire through stakeholder pension investment

Parents and grandparents can create a substantial nest egg for their children, with minimal effort, by being clever with their tax planning. By starting...
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
2nd December 2019

Blake Morgan climbs the ranks in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List!

The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers published on November 28th showcases leading organisations working across all strands of diversity.
EDISolicitors
15th November 2019

Santa’s helpers at local law firm blake morgan are calling again this year on oxford businesses to donate gifts

Last year the initiative raised almost 900 gifts to children nominated by Oxfordshire Social Services and West Berkshire Social Services as well as Children...
CharitiesSolicitors
29th April 2019

Whitley Stimpson Appoints Director

Ian Parker has been made director at chartered accountants and business advisers Whitley Stimpson.
Accountants - Professional ServicesFinance
15th February 2019

Paying it forward… or giving back to clients and our community

We’ve now been open for a busy four months. Unsurprisingly, setting up a new solicitors’ firm is hard work, and brings all sorts...
Business as a Force for GoodSolicitors
9th March 2018

Generation Apprentice: Changing attitudes to apprenticeships as students, parents and employers see more value

Despite the number of new apprentices started in Britain falling last year, new research released from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK...
Accountants - Professional ServicesRecruitment
2nd February 2018

Blake Morgan Climbs the Ranks in Equality Index

Law firm Blake Morgan has been recognised for its commitment to supporting lesbian, gay, bi and trans employees with an improved ranking in the...
EDISolicitors
21st December 2017

Law firm’s Secret Santa initiative gives children a christmas present this year

A Secret Santa scheme run by Oxford law firm Blake Morgan, in collaboration with Social Services and Children Heard and Seen, a charity providing...
CharitiesSolicitors
16th November 2017

Blake Morgan recognised as a national Top 50 diversity champion

Leading law firm Blake Morgan has been cited in a highly-respected directory of UK employers that promote diversity in the workplace.
EDISolicitors
6th November 2017

Whitley Stimpson’s golf day raises cash for cancer charity

A golfing day organised by the Bicester office of Whitley Stimpson raised £1,000 for a charity that helps people suffering from and recovering from...
Accountants - Professional ServicesCharities

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