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Daily news and press releases from members, guest writers and the B4 team.

| Oxfordshire

Oxford Innovation Space delighted to be managing its first London based...

Oxford InnovationTue 6th Jun 20232 min

With over 35 years’ experience, Oxford Innovation Space has been appointed to manage FBC Clerkenwell in the London borough of Islington. FBC Clerkenwell is an established family-run, flexible workspace that has been dedicated to supporting small businesses for the last 40 years, including Zego, Patch Plants, Karma Drinks, Deliveroo and Movember. The site is a former 1930’s printworks and also houses the London Metropolitan Archives. It was one of the first serviced office providers in London and has helped a variety of diverse and interesting businesses to grow and flourish over the years.

| National

Innovative personal safety alarm heralds a new way to call for...

UnipartMon 5th Jun 20234 min

Pick Protection is launching a first of its kind personal safety alarm, a combination of an app and wearable trigger button which can prompt a category 1 police response to an exact GPS location. This innovation in personal safety offers the highest level of response to an emergency situation, with just a double click.

Education, Science, Technology | Oxfordshire

Oxford Brookes University works to bridge gender gap in science, technology,...

Oxford Brookes UniversityMon 5th Jun 20234 min

An initiative to find solutions to the gender gap in STEM researchers who become business leaders is taking place at Oxford Brookes University.

Solicitors, Technology | National

Trust in Digital Identities

Mills & Reeve LLPThu 1st Jun 20233 min

The issue of digital identities is a hot topic within the UK technology sector and the government has introduced proposed legislation to tackle some of the issues digital identities present.

24 Hour Football Indulgence in Manchester

B4Wed 31st May 20234 min

If you’re a football fan then this one’s for you. Could you cram in an overnight stay at the wonderful Hotel Football, the Great Manchester Run, a tour of The Etihad Stadium and gate-crashing Manchester City’s Premier League title celebrations in 24 hours? Here’s how we did it…..we even had to do ‘the Poznań’!

Solicitors, Technology

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

Mills & Reeve LLPWed 31st May 20237 min

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. By 17 October 2024, Member States must adopt and publicise measures to comply with the Directive. NIS 2 will apply to a broad range of businesses which provide their services, or carry out their activities in the EU even if they are not based in a Member State. So what does this mean for you?

HR Ecosystem Provides B4 Members with a Safe Space to Discuss...

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B4 NewsdeskMon 29th May 20232 min

B4 has launched a series of ecosystems to help Members discuss key issues with each other in a confidential space.

Keble College is the perfect setting for all types of events

Keble College Becomes Latest B4 Platinum Member

Keble CollegeMon 29th May 20233 min

Situated in the heart of Oxford, Keble College is the perfect setting for all types of events and getaways. Our unique red-brick Victorian buildings set us apart from other Oxford Colleges, making us a unique venue in the area.

Solicitors, Technology | National

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

Mills & Reeve LLPMon 29th May 20237 min

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 clear sales or supply opportunity that gets you past the existing competitors in the market. Local laws may be a factor and, in some locations, cause an obstruction. These may require […]

Science, Solicitors | National

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

Mills & Reeve LLPSat 27th May 20232 min

For more than two years Northern Ireland has faced difficulties trading with the wider UK. The 2020 Northern Ireland Protocol established systems for trade in and out of Northern Ireland, but has led to a mass of practical difficulties both in the flow of goods across the Irish Sea, and legal compliance for businesses operating […]

Science, Solicitors | National

Draft guidance on how competition laws apply to environmental sustainability agreements

Mills & Reeve LLPFri 26th May 20231 min

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

Science, Solicitors | National

Genetic Technology Act 2023 offers greater flexibility in agrifood innovation

Mills & Reeve LLPThu 25th May 20233 min

A new approach to the use of precision genetic technology in plants and animals has recently been introduced in England. This will make is easier to use advanced DNA editing methods like CRISPR-Cas9 in the agrifood sector.

Education | Oxfordshire

Oxford Brookes students pitch business ideas in Dragons’ Den-style events

Private: Oxford Brookes Business SchoolThu 25th May 20232 min

Students from Oxford Brookes Business School demonstrated their entrepreneurial prowess by pitching their ideas for business ventures at an event inspired by the TV show Dragons’ Den.

Solicitors | Berkshire, London

Confidence Remains High Among Region’s Housebuilders, Law Firm Finds

B4 NewsdeskThu 25th May 20232 min

Market confidence among housebuilders in the Thames Valley remains high, according to research recently carried out by law firm Blandy & Blandy.

Office Services | Oxfordshire

Understanding the Importance of Safety and Health at Work: A Comprehensive...

B4 NewsdeskThu 25th May 20233 min

Employers have legal obligations and regulations to maintain safety & health at work and to implement a safe and healthy work environment. The following strategies can be followed to protect employees from injuries and illnesses, which can be costly for both employees and employers. A safe and healt… Safety and health at work are […]

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