Unipart comment on supply chain disruption
Unipart Logistics MD Ian Truesdale spoke at the launch of a SAP report into supply chain disruption this week.
Business Services
Here you will find content relating to Business Services, covering everything you could need for the day-to-day running of your business, from Office Supplies, Manufacturing and Health & Safety guidance, to Public & Private Transport.
Pioneering electric flight motor manufacturer soars into Bicester and Albion Land...
Evolito, the company behind the world’s most advanced urban air mobility motors, has taken the first three units for its new HQ at Catalyst Bicester, the new under construction, £100 million advanced manufacturing and technology business community in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
What Makes a Successful Hybrid Worker and How to Implement This
Hybrid working solutions The recent pandemic has increased employee demand for flexible working practices, although hybrid working isn’t feasible for all businesses, many management teams who can support the scheme remain sceptical about the arrangements of the hybrid option. However, incorporating this into a workplace can improve work-life balance, boost motivation and productivity, and contribute […]
Oxford Bus Group announce interim C-Suite team restructure
The Oxford Bus Group has announced an interim change to its director level team.
The new Toyota Corolla Commercial
Toyota has launched the new Corolla Commercial, the UK and Europe’s first van to use self-charging hybrid electric power.
The New Plastic Packaging Tax Explained
When does this take effect? Effective from the 1st of April 2022 HMRC introduced a new tax on plastic packaging (NPPT) that contains less than 30% recycled content. From April 1st, the tax will be added to all plastic packaging that doesn’t include a minimum of 30% recycled content and will be presented as an uplift in […]
Soaring demand sees Grant Thornton grow Thames Valley due diligence team
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has announced significant growth in its Thames Valley Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team following a remarkable period of deals activity in the region. Grant Thornton’s Thames Valley TAS team, which performs due diligence tasks and gives related transaction advice during the acquisition, disposal, refinance or IPO […]
Mid-market looks to invest more in mental health
During Mental Health Awareness Week (9 -13 May) new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP shows that mid-market employers are looking to increase investment in supporting their people’s mental health over the next 12 months. From the 604 respondents to Grant Thornton’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* survey, around half (47%) intend to increase […]
Bus service revamped to connect Oxford to Great Milton and Le...
A regular bus link between Oxford and Great Milton village will return – after a six-year absence.
Passengers return to Airline service as demand for international travel increases
Oxford Bus Company has confirmed patronage on its Airline service to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports has grown to 75% of pre-pandemic levels.
Oxford Bus Company launches latest ‘Brand the Bus’ with Restore
The Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with a double-decker wrapped in mental health charity Restore’s branding.
The Keep It Local Week Campaign Is for Everyone
It’s ‘Keep It Local Week’ between 9-15th May 2022 We’re all familiar with the saying ‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’, yet it’s so easy to support a cause without actually taking any action. The idea of buying local is strongly agreed to be a good thing… but too often we default back to the easier […]
Pensions expert supercharges Grant Thornton’s Southern team
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has appointed Lauren Carlyle as a partner and its new Head of South Region Pensions. This appointment will strengthen the firm’s national pensions team and support its continued growth, with a specific focus on the South Region. Lauren will lead a team of 25 pensions specialists […]