Andrew Katz named as top 100 influencer in Open Hardware in...
Moorcroft’s Joint Managing Partner and Head of Technology, Andrew Katz has been named on OpenUK’s Inaugural New Year’s Honours List for his contribution to Open Hardware.
Professional Services
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Unconscious bias
In December 2020, the Cabinet Office announced that unconscious bias training is being phased out of the civil service on the grounds that there is no proof that it changes behaviour and that it may in fact cause a negative response. This comes after a group of MPs previously refused to undergo training on the grounds that it was ‘pandering to the woke agenda’ and it shows the depth of resistance within government to this type of training. But are they right?
Moorcrofts LLP advises Skillweb.co.uk Ltd. on the sale of its Houndit...
Moorcrofts’ corporate team has advised Skillweb.co.uk Ltd. (Skillweb), a leading UK based software development and solutions company, on the sale of its “Houndit” business to Escher Software Services UK Limited (part of Hanover Investors private equity group).
Tech in the year ahead
Predicting the future of technology is hard enough in a normal year. Where the pace of development and innovation continues unabated, seemingly limited only by our human imagination. Although in the world of Artificial Intelligence, that barrier may soon be broken as we hear about AI capable of writing new Beetles tracks. I’m not sure how I feel about that…
Grant Thornton continues to invest in Thames Valley and Southampton
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP continues its commitment to develop and retain the very best talent across the Thames Valley and Southampton regions, starting the year with three new senior promotions.
Professional Services – Here to Support You
Representatives from B4’s Professional Services Hub talk about the support available for businesses at what continues to be a very challenging time for everyone.
Clearing up confusion over Capital Gains Tax
A tax expert has stepped in to clear up confusion over Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
B4 Professional Services Day
It’s B4 Professional Services Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
The MGroup Catch Up With WOBA 2020 ‘Employer of the Year’...
On the 25th of September, 2020, the West Oxfordshire Business Awards (WOBA) went virtual, marking the 10th year of the awards with a COVID spin, conducted entirely online. Founded back in 2010 to fly the flag for business and entrepreneurship in West Oxfordshire, WOBA has become one of the biggest network gatherings, bringing together businesses […]
Businesses still need help to ‘get ready for Brexit’ Blake Morgan...
‘There is still much to do to get ready for Brexit’ was the key message coming out of a virtual conference held for UK business leaders by leading law firm Blake Morgan LLP last week.
Professional Services: Here to support you
Representatives from B4’s Professional Services Hub talk about the support available for businesses at what continues to be a very challenging time for everyone.
Maddi wins Apprentice of the Year in the LUCA Awards 2020
Whitley Stimpson’s payroll administrator Maddi Cooper has been awarded Apprentice of the Year in the national LUCA Awards 2020.
B4 Professional Services Day
It’s Professional Services Day at B4 so we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
Penningtons Manches Cooper advises Oxford University’s 200th spin-out company
Penningtons Manches Cooper’s corporate team has advised cyber security specialist PhishAR, as it becomes the 200th company created through Oxford University Innovation (OUI), the commercialisation arm of Oxford University. Building on the work of Professor Ivan Martinovic and Dr Ivo Sluganovic from Oxford’s Department of Computer Science, PhishAR employs augmented reality to crack down on […]
Does your payroll comply with pension re-enrolment legislation?
Operating a payroll can be both time consuming and complicated, and the introduction of Pensions Auto-enrolment has increased the burden on employers, heightening the potential risk of penalties for non-compliance or late submissions.