FBUK react to Andy Burnham’s ‘plan for the economy’

June 29, 2026

Makerfield MP, Andy Burnham, has unveiled his ideas for the UK economy – including devolving greater powers to directly elected mayors. In a speech in Manchester setting out a ten-year plan for the economy, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, who is bidding to become the next Prime Minister, said his plans would address an […]

Analysis sheds new light on mid-market, scale-up family businesses

June 23, 2026

First-of-its-kind research from Family Business UK and the ScaleUp Institute has identified the number, importance and regional spread of Britain’s mid-market, scaling family businesses. According to the research, these critical family-owned companies contribute £142 billion to the economy and employ more than 900,000 people. Scaling family businesses alone generate £72 billion and support half a […]

FBUK responds to PM stepping down

June 22, 2026

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement that he will resign and set a timetable for handing over leadership of the Labour Party, Neil Davy, CEO Family Business UK said: “The last thing Britain’s family businesses need is another summer of uncertainty and speculation. The process of selecting a new leader must be swift and the […]

FBUK joins government taskforce

June 10, 2026

Family Business UK Chief Executive, Neil Davy, has been invited to join a new government taskforce aimed at reducing the administrative burden on small and medium-sized enterprises. The Small Business Taskforce will be co-chaired by Blair McDougall MP, Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation and Tina McKenzie MBE, Chair of Policy and Advocacy at […]

FBUK welcomes support for scaling businesses

FBUK has welcomed a new package of measures announced by the Government to help ambitious businesses start, scale and grow in the UK. Unveiled by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, at London Technology Week, the package is designed to strengthen the UK’s scale-up ecosystem and includes measures to improve access […]

FBUK calls for rethink on high costs of employment

June 3, 2026

Employment costs and rising prices holding back family businesses National Insurance plus National Minimum / Living Wage having biggest tax impact on family firms Family Business UK says government must look to reduce these burdens to create environment for growth and investment New research published by Family Business UK paints a mixed picture of a […]

FBUK comments on King’s Speech

May 13, 2026

His Majesty King Charles III has formally opened the next session of Parliament in a speech setting out the Government’s plans for the year ahead. The King’s Speech set out 37 Bills with a theme of stability. You can read full details of the speech below. Read the King’s Speech 2026 Responding to the State […]

FAMILY first approach in new FBUK policy agenda

March 31, 2026

FBUK has published a new policy agenda for family businesses. Coming ahead of local elections around the UK and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, Building Britain for Generations highlights key areas for policymakers, prioritising stability, long-term growth, investment and stewardship – all traits of family businesses. The policy agenda calls for government, politicians and all policymakers to adopt […]