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 […]

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 scaleup 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 […]

Initiative to boost youth employment & apprenticeships a positive step

March 16, 2026

FBUK has welcomed a package of measures aimed at creating 200,000 jobs for young people – addressing the increasing numbers who are not in employment, education or training. The announcement, which is backed by £1billion of extra funding is aimed at reversing the trend of young people neither earning nor learning, and to transform apprenticeships. […]

Majority of family businesses still hit by IHT change

March 6, 2026

Majority of family businesses still affected by new rules on inheritance tax despite changes to the policy Investment and jobs continue to be cut in response to the new tax Only 74% of firms confident they will remain family-owned in 10 years The majority (57%) of family businesses say they will still be affected by […]

Government must incentivise business to create growth

March 3, 2026

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the Spring forecast in Parliament. Commenting on the statement, FBUK Chief Operating Officer Fiona Graham said: “Stability and certainty are critical to all businesses and the economy. Today’s statement—and the Government’s commitment to move to one major fiscal event a year—should be welcomed for aiming to create that […]