Oxfordshire
Where it all began. B4 started in Oxfordshire in 2006 and has continued to grow and expand to other areas.

John Lewis launches new fund for Oxford
At an event to celebrate #GivingTuesday last night, John Lewis Oxford’s Branch Manager Julie Blake announced the launch of the Westgate Fund.

Directors praised for long service
Two directors of Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practice and business advisers in the area, stood out from the crowd at this years’ annual staff conference after serving for a total of 30 years at the firm.

Your free guide to the Autumn Budget 2017
Download this guide for a summary of the Chancellor’s announcements from the latest Autumn Budget 2017 statement. This covers the key tax policies and developments that are likely to impact on your business and personal finances.

Budget Response from Nigel Tipple – Chief Executive of the Oxfordshire...
As is the case each year, the Budget announcement sets the tone as to how our economy could perform – from an Oxfordshire perspective, today’s news (22 November) from the Chancellor of the Exchequer reinforces our position as a key driver of ‘UK PLC’.

Grant Thornton appoints Thames Valley Corporate Finance Director
Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Gareth Davies as Director in the Corporate Finance team in the Thames Valley.

Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards give star Apprentices the chance to shine
Oxfordshire’s talented Apprentices and the organisations behind their success will be recognised at a special event at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1st March, in the run up to National Apprenticeship Week.

Blake Morgan recognised as a national Top 50 diversity champion
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has been cited in a highly-respected directory of UK employers that promote diversity in the workplace.

Precision needles will help patients and doctors
An intuitive medical device for multiple applications is being developed at Culham Innovation Centre and is poised to enter the billion-dollar biopsy market. The device promises to improve accuracy, reduce time and limit patient stress during needle-based procedures.

Applying the art of coastal engineering to the Louvre Abu Dhabi
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, which opened its doors on 8 November 2017, has been described as floating on the waters of the Gulf. This effect, part of the architectural vision of its award-winning architect, Jean Nouvel, is created by having water levels lying close to the line of sight.

Top Education Team Hits the Road to Success
Education sector experts from Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy and business advisers in the area, are taking part in three top flight education sector conferences in the next few months, starting with the Academies Show at the Birmingham NEC on 22 November 2017.

Boost your health for winter
Empowering charity, Victoria’s Promise, has teamed up with Bracknell Enterprise & Innovation Hub (The Hub) to help companies boost employee health and defences this winter with the launch of its first “Living Well Workshop” taking place from 10.30am, 29 November 2017 at The Hub.

Howbery Park coaching specialists launch new book
Coaching, mentoring and facilitation specialists, Scrum and Kanban Ltd, the new kids on the block in the Innovation Centre at Howbery Business Park, have produced a new book to help demystify a popular project management approach.

10 ways to Entertain Corporate Clients at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has been playing host to monarchs, the aristocracy and heads of state for more than three centuries.

Bespoke Archive Digitisation Oxford
Working with clients to include libraries, museums, archivist collections, Royal Navy, Blenheim Palace, B4 Business, Colleges and University of Oxford we support companies with their extensive collections that need converting into digital formats.