City Sightseeing Oxford launch walking tours with a difference for visitors
Visitors to Oxford can now discover the city’s hidden gems via flexible “hop-on, hop-off” walking tours.
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Inflation driving Thames Valley businesses into ‘uncharted territory’
The highest rates of inflation seen in a generation are having a huge impact on businesses across the Thames Valley, which are having to raise their prices in response, according to new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP. In its latest Business Outlook Tracker* survey, Grant Thornton found that 50% of the Thames Valley’s mid-market […]
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 […]
Bike Oxford: Focused on inclusivity, welcoming all ages and abilities
Bike Oxford, now in its 9th year, is an event with real community spirit. Championed by Oxford City and Oxfordshire County councils as a way of encouraging active transport and healthy lifestyle, the event welcomes riders from all parts of the community, of all ages and abilities. The event, one of the largest single day […]
City of Oxford College plants commemorative tree to honour the Queen’s...
Students and staff at City of Oxford College planted a commemorative tree today in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Oxford Brookes University proud to pay Oxford Living Wage
Oxford Brookes University is pleased to announce that it has implemented the Oxford Living Wage.
Oxford Bus Group announce interim C-Suite team restructure
The Oxford Bus Group has announced an interim change to its director level team.
Oxford Brookes lecturer wins award for dedication to helping new poets...
An Oxford Brookes University lecturer has been presented with an award in recognition of his commitment and dedication to promoting poetry within and beyond the university.
Customers pay the price as volatile supply chains pressure mid-market
Research from Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Business Outlook Tracker research, which looks specifically at 370 leaders of businesses with a supply chain, shows that over half (52%) are finding it harder to operate their business today, compared to 12 months ago. To manage cost pressures, 61% of respondents said that their suppliers have agreed […]
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.
What would be the most valuable solution to help your business?
Well, that’s a million-dollar question if ever we asked one, but it’s an interesting concept to wrap some grey matter around.
Enhanced education and job opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers
Activate Learning has created a suite of courses to support refugees and asylum seekers, due to a higher demand for English language programmes in the wake of the Ukranian crisis.
City of Oxford College Hosts Local Employers for Retail Careers Event
Local Oxfordshire employers came together on Friday 20 May to take part in a Retail Careers Employment event, organised by City of Oxford College, to promote recent openings for jobs in the retail sector.
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 […]
Honorary graduates receive degrees at Oxford Brookes University
Nine inspirational honorary graduates will join Oxford Brookes University students in receiving degrees at graduation ceremonies this month (19-28 May 2022).