Whitley Stimpson ranked as top UK accountancy firm
The Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2021 has been revealed and Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked within the Top 100 firms in the UK for the eighth year running.
Oxfordshire
Where it all began. B4 started in Oxfordshire in 2006 and has continued to grow and expand to other areas.
Stagecoach Supports Oxford Hospitals Charity this Christmas
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire will continue its support of Oxford Hospitals Charity this December with a range of festive fundraising activity, including Christmas Jumper Day, a festive gift drop, and a cash donation.
Freeths Advises Centrica on investment in break-through hydrogen production technology
Freeths corporate team has advised its client, Centrica plc, on the acquisition of a minority stake in HiiROC Limited (“HiiROC”), the hydrogen production technology company helping to combat climate change with affordable hydrogen produced at scale but without CO2 emissions.
Pack for Good campaign
Students and staff at Oxford Brookes University have helped to raise more than £25,000 for the British Heart Foundation, as part of the annual Pack for Good campaign.
Work commences on new South Central Institute of Technology hub in...
Work officially started this week on the £3.2 million development of the new South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) hub in Oxford.
Thames Valley businesses fear HMRC clamp down on IR35 compliance
With HMRC’s ‘light touch’ approach to IR35 compliance enforcement set to end in April 2022, new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* finds that the mid-market is struggling to comply with the changes. The survey of 605 mid-sized businesses in the UK found that one in five (19%) are not confident […]
This Christmas, create a new beginning for anyone currently homeless in...
At this time of year, many people are reminded how vital it is that everyone has a safe, stable and decent home. Homelessness robs people of this basic need.
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel announce festive services
The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have announced their timetables for the festive period.
Trade counter firms targeted as new units set for launch
Work on a new trade counter development at Launton Road, Bicester is well underway.
Whitley Stimpson Appoints Board Director
Rebecca Craker has been made board director at chartered accountants and business advisers Whitley Stimpson.
Howbery newcomer strides over hurdles to profit
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic having complicated the setting up process for The Equipment Calibration Business, the company is now turning a profit and has settled into Howbery Business Park. The company was set up in October 2019 by Phil Carter, David Castle, Richard Harper and Peter Green, with Richard as the sole director working full-time […]
Greener websites: taking the green initiative in digital
Like all businesses, we’re working hard to reduce our environmental impact. The time for ‘business as usual’ is behind us, and at Versantus we want to help our customers reduce the carbon footprint of their digital assets. Of course there’s a moral obligation to look after our planet, but, if you rely heavily on digital channels to do business, there’s a financial benefit too.
Corporate team advises on sale of AI spinout to Meltwater
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised the selling shareholders of Oxford spin-out DeepReason.ai on its acquisition by leading media intelligence SaaS provider Meltwater BV for $7.3 million in a combination of cash and Meltwater equity including earn-outs. The DeepReason.ai team will join Meltwater.
Bus operators launch 12 days of Christmas campaign
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have launched a “12 Days of Christmas” campaign to help support local businesses in Oxford City.
City of Oxford College Wasps A.C.E through to National Final
We are excited to announce that the City of Oxford College Wasps A.C.E side have secured their place in the prestigious RFU A.C.E Final with an impressive home win against Truro College (Exeter Chiefs). Prior to moving to the City of Oxford College, Wasps A.C.E had not reached the National Final for approximately 10 years. A fresh start for the programme has meant […]