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.
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UK small business sees third month of sales growth despite steady...
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 points in May, reflecting that overall conditions in small businesses were steady despite the winding back of some business trading restrictions. The sub-metrics of the Index showed that while sales have […]
The role of digital in small business pandemic recovery
The challenges faced by small businesses over the past year have had a profound impact on global economies. This is unsurprising given that they account for more than two-thirds of global employment and contribute up to half of national global GDP. They have been forced to adapt and innovate using technology in order to survive. […]
Exposed: The cheapest way to increase the square footage of your...
Looking for extra space? Stop searching Rightmove. Recent research by Ready Steady Store has found the cheapest way to increase the square footage of your home – without even moving. In fact, it could even save you over £47,000… Whether it’s the Christmas tree that makes an appearance once a year or some spare dining […]
Pandemic still casts a shadow over Thames Valley business international hopes
New research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP shows that the economic aftershocks of the pandemic remain a significant concern for Thames Valley businesses that are looking to grow internationally. With changing restrictions and continued uncertainty for many, two thirds (66%) of 611 mid-market business leaders surveyed from across the UK […]
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 also already made this commitment, please see below expert comment from Sridhar Iyengar, MD, Zoho Europe on what this means for business productivity, protocols and new initiatives, with advice on how to deal with such a drastic long-term change.
Outdoor Exhibition Celebrates Beautiful Blenheim
Blenheim Palace’s stunning landscape and parkland is being showcased as part of an outdoor photography exhibition celebrating the natural beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Carter Jonas Bolsters Oxfordshire Commercial Team with Appointment of Experienced Surveyor
National property consultancy Carter Jonas has strengthened its Oxford Commercial Agency Team with the recruitment of Adrian Chan as a Senior Surveyor based out of its Mayfield House office.
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We’re on a mission to plant 1,000 trees within our World Heritage Site. With your help, we will plant a variety of native species of hardwoods including oak, cherry, walnut and beech. We only plant native species to protect and support our precious ecological system.
General Fusion to build its fusion demonstration plant at UKAEA’s Culham...
The UKAEA and General Fusion have this week announced an agreement under which General Fusion will build and operate its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP) at the UKAEA’s Culham Campus.
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8 FREE Business Netwalking opportunities in JULY that are that are worth getting dressed for. Join us in July at one of 8 beautiful locations for a FREE 4 mile guided Netwalk You will have the opportunity to build new relationships with potential new clients in a safe outdoors environment and have some more meaningful […]
Blenheim Palace Food Festival – 20th-22nd August
Dame Mary Berry joins the impressive line-up of world-class chefs and experts attending the festival.
Enjoy the ‘Finest View in England’ With a Summer Picnic at...
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 Britain’s greatest palace.
Law change to give staffers ‘default right to work from home
In response to the proposed law change to make it impossible for employers to force workers back into the office, please see a follow up response comment from business and tech expert Sridhar Iyengar, MD for Zoho.
Haddonstone Announces New £300k Site Expansion
After a busy year of trading, Haddonstone are thrilled to announce their new site expansion. The new building, which is estimated to cost £300,000, is due to be completed this summer and will double the current size of the TecStone shop floor, giving Haddonstone approximately 12-14 tonnes per day of manufacturing space, compared to the […]