B4Daily news and press releases from members, guest writers and the B4 team.
Henley Festival Presented by Hemani is thrilled to reveal a dazzling line-up for five magical summer nights from 8-12 July 2026 with headliners on its iconic Floating Stage including Boy George & Culture Club, Sugababes, Lulu, and Alex James’ Britpop Classical.
In a climate where economic volatility is testing even the most resilient companies, having the right financial expertise is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Recognising this reality, Complete Support Services has rebranded as Ancora, unveiling a new name, look, and vision that
captures its role as the anchor helping ambitious businesses steady, adapt, and grow in uncertain times.
The Oxford Trust, the UK charity dedicated to advancing science innovation, education and enterprise, has appointed Michelle Webb as its new associate director of operations to support operational leadership and delivery across the organisation’s innovation programme and two Oxford innovation centres.
Business leaders, guests and friends of B4 gathered at the Holiday Inn Oxford for another unforgettable Burns Night celebration, hosted with trademark warmth and humour by General Manager Gavin Webster and his team.
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 R&D laboratory and office space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford, as it enters a critical phase of clinical and operational scale-up.
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 joined the B4 network as a Platinum Member.
Freeths has been working with an outstanding legal apprentice who has shared her story about carving out a successful career in law via the apprenticeship route. She’s currently part of the team at Freeths in Oxford, and her experience offers a really strong example of the opportunities apprenticeships can provide in the legal sector.
Unipart the supply chain performance improvement partner, has launched a new online store designed to streamline procurement and accelerate project delivery for the global rail industry.
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 investment from Mobeus Equity Partners. This strategic partnership will enable G=mc² to accelerate its ambitious growth plans and expand its innovative solutions to global brands.
An award-winning social enterprise and charity, Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR) combines environmental responsibility with social impact. Operating across Oxfordshire, OWR provides commercial and domestic wood-waste collections, maximising recycling and reclaiming wood for reuse.
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 trade credit insurance can provide a vital safety net when customers or suppliers fail to pay.
Leading law firm Freeths has appointed Katherine Burge as its new Head of Agricultural Property in Oxford.
Katherine succeeds Iain Davis, who is retiring after a 30-year career, having led Freeths’ Oxford agricultural team for the past 23 years.
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 the centre of Europe’s energy transition and the global shift toward clean, reliable, nuclear power.
Hello, I’m Luka Baggio, founder of Renew Yoga Massage, based in Bicester and Weston-on-the-Green. My work is rooted in helping people move, breathe and feel better in their bodies — whether that’s through hot yoga, warm yin, Thai yoga massage, or training future therapists.
The full redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre is now complete. This marks the return of a beloved local community venue, boasting additional and more functional community space, a contemporary new look, and lower running costs for the Oxford City Council.