Christmas Gatherings at The Yurt
A unique, intimate setting, a roaring log fire, seasonal menus and fine wines, The Yurt restaurant at Nicholsons provides the perfect festive experience to celebrate Christmas with your colleagues and clients.
Issue 58 November
Freeths advises Btomorrow Ventures on its investment in Feel
National law firm Freeths has advised Btomorrow Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of British American Tobacco, on its investment in Feel, a digital health start-up.
Creditor bankruptcy and liquidation cost changes
The Insolvency Service is a government agency that provides services to those affected by financial distress or failure. The Insolvency Service operates as an executive agency of the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
OXFORD BUS COMPANY INCREASE BONUS SCHEME TO ATTRACT DRIVERS
Oxford Bus Company has announced it has enhanced its driver signing-on bonus to boost its on-going recruitment campaign.
Head of School of Law Lucy Vickers elected as President of...
Professor Lucy Vickers, Head of the School of Law at Oxford Brookes has been elected to serve as President of the Society of Legal Scholars, effective from 1 October 2022-2023. The Society of Legal Scholars is the largest learned society of legal academics in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Shropshire Estate Agent boost for Severn Hospice
A £1500 cheque donation from county estate agent, Samuel Wood has helped boost funds for Shropshire charity Severn Hospice.
£25m alcohol tax evasion ...
Court finds HMRC refused to consider evidence from taxpayer and took a ‘‘myopic’’ view of case.
Innovative drone delivery trials take place at Milton Park
A pilot demonstration for a set of innovative drone and electric van freight trials was successfully completed at Milton Park.
New Strategic Development Fund will see greater FE collaboration to deliver key...
Activate Learning is delighted to announce it has been selected as the lead college to deliver a range of education programmes to improve and upskill people in key areas across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Businesses encouraged to have their say: Central Oxfordshire Travel Plan
Oxfordshire County Council has launched its first draft area travel plan for public feedback following the adoption of its county-wide transport and connectivity plan, last month – and the county’s businesses are being encouraged to have their say.
OxLEP-backed project major update: Green light for Oxford station and railway...
The Department for Transport today (17 August) confirmed it has awarded £78.6m to Network Rail to support the redevelopment of Oxford station and railway, helping provide a bigger and better station, more services for passengers and freight, and improved journey times for passengers in the future.
Local Growth Fund Case Study: Oxford Centre for Applied Superconductivity
The property of zero electrical resistance in some substances at very low absolute temperatures, ‘superconductivity’ sees the conductivity of materials become such that when an electric current is passed through a loop of such a superconductor, the electric current will keep flowing through it indefinitely without any need of a power supply – thus leading to the creation of self-sustaining energy sources.
OxLEP grant scheme supporting apprenticeships in Oxfordshire officially launched
OxLEP has revealed its latest grant scheme set to benefit businesses with a drive to harness apprenticeship opportunities for Oxfordshire residents.
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