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FBUK warns Peers of BPR reforms
October 28, 2025
Family Business UK (FBUK) Chairman Steve Rigby has warned Peers that proposed inheritance tax reforms risk creating the “worst of all worlds” for family firms, stalling investment, halting growth and undermining confidence across the UK economy. The warning was made as Steve gave evidence to the House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee, which is inquiring into proposed […]
FBUK responds to government reforms aimed at reducing bureaucracy
October 21, 2025
Freeing small and mid-sized firms from unnecessary reporting requirements is something we have been calling on the Government to do for several years, so it’s fantastic to see action on the issue. Today’s announcement from the Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury reflects many of the points we raised in the Non-Financial […]
FBUK repeats call for BPR consultation
October 17, 2025
Family Business UK has called on the Government to pause the proposed changes to BPR and APR and warned against any further business-targeted tax increases that will undermine investment and stifle growth. In its Budget submission, FBUK has repeated its appeal for the Government to consult on the changes to inheritance tax for family businesses […]
FBUK comments on IFS Green Budget
October 13, 2025
Ahead of the Autumn Budget in November, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has published its Green Budget which looks at the challenges faced by the Chancellor and suggests areas for consideration. Responding to the Green Budget, Fiona Graham, Chief Operating Officer at FBUK, said: The IFS has suggested, along with many others, that taxes will […]
FBUK responds to Finance Bill consultation
October 8, 2025
Family Business UK has reiterated its concerns over the changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR), warning of the consequences of the proposed policy changes on investment, succession planning, and the long-term success of family-owned enterprises. In evidence submitted to the House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee, FBUK warns that the […]
Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth joins FBUK as Corporate Partner
Family Business UK is pleased to announce Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth has joined its Corporate Partnership programme. Serving clients from offices across the UK, Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth offers expert financial advice and wealth management to individuals, multi-generational families and family businesses. Jeff Simpson, Head of Wealth & Private Office said: “Supporting family businesses through […]
FBUK unveils Corporate Partnership with Julius Baer International
October 2, 2025
Family Business UK (FBUK) is delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with Julius Baer International, the UK-entity of the global wealth manager with roots as a family business. FBUK has established partnerships with carefully selected and highly respected organisations that provide compelling professional services to family businesses. They are critical allies and supporters of […]
Saving a great pie favourite
September 30, 2025
The Melton Mowbray Pork Pie is one of the UK’s most iconic food products. When the future and integrity of the Melton Mowbray pie looked in jeopardy twenty years ago, it was Samworth Brothers along with other pie devotees that safeguarded its future. The Samworth family and Samworth Brothers have a long association with pork […]