Successful funding bid set to bring 159 electric buses to Oxfordshire
A fleet of 159 state of the art electric buses is set to serve Oxford and its surrounding areas after a bid for government funding was approved.
Oxfordshire
Where it all began. B4 started in Oxfordshire in 2006 and has continued to grow and expand to other areas.
Cooking and improving adult mental health in Oxfordshire
In March we had 5 people over from Root and Branch: Root and Branch are an independent charity which promotes recovery from mental health difficulties and a collaboration with Maymessy with Karen identifying 5 people who would benefit from a series of cooking classes.
Bus workers support Ukrainian humanitarian effort
Oxfordshire’s top bus operators are encouraging colleagues to wear the colours of the Ukrainian flag to work to help raise funds for the nation’s relief mission.
IoD welcomes Chief Economist Kitty Ussher for special briefing
IoD Chief Economist Kitty Ussher will outline prospects for the UK economy and business at a special event for local directors.
A huge thank you to outstanding placement providers
Oxford Brookes University Health and Life Sciences students have said a huge “thank you” to local placement providers for giving them outstanding learning experiences despite the unprecedented challenges of working amidst a pandemic.
Grant Thornton grows specialist transfer pricing team
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has promoted Dan Zaidman to Director within its expanding South England transfer pricing team. The appointment comes at a time of significant growth for the currently ten-strong Southern transfer pricing division, which is led by Grant Thornton partner Imran Khan, with other recent appointments including two new […]
Initiate Oxford – Freeths Bowling Tournament – 7th April
The Initiate Oxford Committee would like to invite you to our first annual Freeths Bowling Tournament taking place 7th April. Show off your competitive side striking down those pins and enjoy mingling with other professionals around the Oxfordshire area. Food and drink will be served to keep your energy levels up! Spaces are limited so […]
Overview of Digital Services Tax (DST)
The UK’s Digital Services Tax (DST) came into operation on 1 April 2020. This tax is designed to ensure that the major social media, search engine and online retailers are subject to a 2% tax on revenues generated from the participation of UK users of their services.
Exit Right – a new series of expert-led events for entrepreneurs
Exit Right is a free expert led, must-attend event series for any entrepreneur looking to drive their business from start-up to exit.
An Architect’s View
Adrian James Architects is an RIBA Chartered Practice based in the heart of Oxford. B4’s Richard Rosser met with Director, Adrian James, to find out how the pandemic has influenced the design and construction of buildings now and in the future and also discuss the growing concerns regarding skilled labour.
Scanning Archival Photographic Images – Community Heritage Projects
Scanning Archival Photographic Images – Community Heritage Projects Our archive department has been busy working on Oxford United Football Club’s archive of photographs. Oxford United started in 1893 as an amateur club called Headington, a village team known locally as “the boys from over the hill”, so it was an honour to support the club […]
Airline service bouncing back as all UK travel restrictions lifted
Oxford Bus Company has announced it is increasing the frequency of its Airline service to Heathrow after all UK entry restrictions ended.
City Sightseeing Oxford increased tours as the city celebrates English Tourism...
Oxford Bus Company is celebrating English Tourism Week by stepping up efforts to encourage people to visit the city. It heralded English Tourism Week as a “big opportunity” to help Oxford’s economy continue to bounce back from COVID-19.
What Is the Difference Between FSC and PEFC?
What does it mean if a product is PEFC or FSC certified? These two key certification schemes are most widely used when explaining sustainable office paper: The programmes ensure that forest management and responsible harvesting take place and the paper that comes from the managed forests is fully traceable to its original place. Programme for […]