Inaugural Oxfordshire bus summit sets out opportunities to improve transport connectivity
The opportunity for Oxfordshire to achieve a net-zero transportation system will be explored in the county’s inaugural Bus Summit on Friday.
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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 Carers’ branding.
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. It’s already started. BT plan to have moved everyone over before Openreach stop the PSTN (and ISDN) service in 2025. By then, every phone line in the UK will be digital, routing calls […]
How to Recognise Eco-Friendly Products
How to Recognise Eco-Friendly Products How do you know if products are eco-friendly? Going green is a way of life nowadays that can have a huge impact on the world we live in. Whether you run your own company and want to reduce your business’s footprint or you are just trying to reduce your […]
Airline service to Gatwick Airport returning to hourly
Oxford Bus Company has announced the frequency of its service to Gatwick Airport is returning to every hour.
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.
Pioneering electric flight motor manufacturer soars into Bicester and Albion Land...
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 Bicester, the new under construction, £100 million advanced manufacturing and technology business community in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
What Makes a Successful Hybrid Worker and How to Implement This
Hybrid working solutions The recent pandemic has increased employee demand for flexible working practices, although hybrid working isn’t feasible for all businesses, many management teams who can support the scheme remain sceptical about the arrangements of the hybrid option. However, incorporating this into a workplace can improve work-life balance, boost motivation and productivity, and contribute […]
Oxford Bus Group announce interim C-Suite team restructure
The Oxford Bus Group has announced an interim change to its director level team.
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.
The New Plastic Packaging Tax Explained
When does this take effect? Effective from the 1st of April 2022 HMRC introduced a new tax on plastic packaging (NPPT) that contains less than 30% recycled content. From April 1st, the tax will be added to all plastic packaging that doesn’t include a minimum of 30% recycled content and will be presented as an uplift in […]
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 period of deals activity in the region. Grant Thornton’s Thames Valley TAS team, which performs due diligence tasks and gives related transaction advice during the acquisition, disposal, refinance or IPO […]
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 in supporting their people’s mental health over the next 12 months. From the 604 respondents to Grant Thornton’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* survey, around half (47%) intend to increase […]
Bus service revamped to connect Oxford to Great Milton and Le...
A regular bus link between Oxford and Great Milton village will return – after a six-year absence.