Oxfordshire

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

The UK Government 2022 cyber security incentives and regulation review policy

Flex Information Technology LtdFri 21st Jan 20226 min

It is a comprehensive policy document and it can be found here – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2022-cyber-security-incentives-and-regulation-review/2022-cyber-security-incentives-and-regulation-review#conclusion Below we have summarised some of the key points. The Ministerial Forward is by Julia Lopez MP, Minister of State for Media, Data, and Digital Infrastructure. The ministers points out that while the digital age is making the world more interconnected […]

Insurance, People | Oxfordshire

Is your “key person” really who you think it is?

Partners&Fri 21st Jan 20222 min

Who is the life and soul of your business? If you can name them, then you probably need key person insurance.

Insurance, Residential Property | Oxfordshire

FCA shines a spotlight on Price Walking

Partners&Fri 21st Jan 20222 min

Pricing rules for home and motor insurance changed from 1 January – what does it mean for you?

Community Building, Local Government, Networking | Oxfordshire

‘Don’t miss out’ – Successful Peer Networks initiative makes its final...

B4 NewsdeskFri 21st Jan 20223 min

The OxLEP Business-run programme Peer Networks has called on businesses to grab the last few places available before time runs out.

Charities, Finance, Health | Oxfordshire

Grants of up to £25k available for Oxfordshire charities encouraging healthier...

Oxfordshire Community FoundationThu 20th Jan 20222 min

Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s Healthy Hearts grants aim to improve cardiovascular health by funding charitable organisations that are promoting positive behaviour, such as increased physical activity and reduced smoking.

Finance, Leisure, Local Government | Oxfordshire

Latest Figures show Severe Impact of Covid-19 on Oxfordshire’s Visitor Economy

B4 NewsdeskThu 20th Jan 20226 min

The Economic Impact Report for Tourism in Oxfordshire, a report commissioned by Experience Oxfordshire, shows a staggering 59% decline in the value of tourism (from £2.5billion to £1billion) and a substantial decline of 39% in jobs supported by sector (from 42,000 to 25,000).

Education | Oxfordshire

Activate Learning excited to offer new T Level qualifications

B4 NewsdeskThu 20th Jan 20223 min

City of Oxford College, part of the Activate Learning group, is pleased to announce that it will be offering a new T Level qualifications in
Business: Management and Admin at their city-centre campus from September 2022.

Business Services | Oxfordshire

Thames Valley businesses struggling to implement hybrid working

B4 NewsdeskWed 19th Jan 20223 min

New research from Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* has revealed that, prior to the implementation of ‘Plan B’ and the return of work from home guidance, a hybrid working approach was being adopted by many mid-market firms in the Thames Valley, but that some were still facing challenges with its implementation. Hybrid […]

Charities, Public Transport | Oxfordshire

Restore wins Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition

B4 NewsdeskTue 18th Jan 20223 min

Mental health charity scoops first prize to have an entire bus branded in its colours, with second place charity Be Free Young Carers to receive advertising space on a bus rear.

Health, Health & Safety | Oxfordshire

OxLEP and TheHill urging SMEs to seize health and care collaboration...

B4 NewsdeskMon 17th Jan 20224 min

A drive to help small businesses make the most of their research collaborations has been launched by OxLEP, Oxfordshire’s local enterprise partnership and TheHill, the innovation centre at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Education | Oxfordshire

The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades gives inspiring talk to furniture students...

B4 NewsdeskThu 13th Jan 20222 min

Activate Learning was excited to welcome Jay Blades MBE, furniture restorer and star of The Repair Shop, to its Rycotewood Furniture Centre at City of Oxford College this week to speak to students.

Solicitors | Oxfordshire

Boardman Hawkins & Osborne LLP: Specialist Family lawyers and family mediators

Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLPThu 13th Jan 20222 min

BHO were established in September 2018 by Emily Boardman, Ruth Hawkins and Irena Osborne.

Training | Oxfordshire

Diploma in Workplace Data Protection Starts 20th January 2022 – Register...

B4 NewsdeskWed 12th Jan 20221 min

20th January 2022 – A GDPR Training Programme and Diploma for HR Professionals. In collaboration with SYLO | Beyond HR. , we are delivering a programme of CPD certificated data protection training, that’s tailored especially for people who lead or manage Human Resources functions. Data protection runs deep through every fibre of the HR environment. In times […]