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

The Windsor Framework has been greeted with widespread enthusiasm so far, and indicates the start of a warmer relationship between the EU and the UK. We consider what it means for life sciences both in Northern Ireland and the wider UK.

Howbery Park helps hedgehogs

Howbery Business Park has been focusing on improving support for hedgehogs in its grounds for a year, as part of a six-year biodiversity programme. The team has added hedgehog houses,  worked on improving food supplies and checked there are corridors through the park for the prickly creatures to move. In recognition of meeting criteria set […]

Local Workplace Supplies Aston & James Named as a Finalist in...

The Oxfordshire Business Awards Since its establishment in 1994, the Awards have recognised the achievements of numerous businesses in Oxfordshire, including recognition for business entrepreneurs, technology excellence, and innovation. The Awards are organised and supported by 15 of the county’s leading organisations to acknowledge, reward, and promote the excellence of businesses and organisations based in […]

Business investments are at an all-time low: could Venture capitalists be the...

Tom Biggs, Associate at Wellers, discusses why business investments are at a record low and how owner-managers can raise finance through Venture Capitalist.  Investing is a game of risk. It doesn’t matter the state of the market, there is always an element of uncertainty. Nothing is ever a sure thing. So, the question becomes, how big of a risk is the investment and is the bank willing to […]