FBUK warns of Threat to Family Businesses

September 12, 2024

FBUK warns of Threat to Family Businesses Family Business UK (FBUK)  has warned how a vocal minority of commentators risk undermining Britain’s family businesses in the run up the Budget on 30 October. In a letter to the editor of The Daily Telegraph, FBUK CEO Neil Davy, urges the Government to speak directly to family […]

Labour’s ambitions for economic growth – rhetoric or reality?

Labour’s ambitions for economic growth – rhetoric or reality? The UK’s family businesses range from some Britain’s largest, well-known household brands to the SMEs and local plumbers, electricians, builders, restaurant owners, shopkeepers and mechanics that keep Britain moving. The 4.8 million family businesses in the UK are the backbone of our economy. They employ 13.9 […]

“Scrapping BPR could be catastrophic” FBUK tells Forbes

September 2, 2024

“Scrapping BPR could be catastrophic” FBUK tells Forbes. Family Business UK has warned of the potential unintended consequences of scrapping Business Property Relief (‘BPR’) on family businesses. Speaking to Forbes magazine, FBUK CEO Neil Davy said: “capping or scrapping BPR without fully understanding the consequences would be catastrophic for these [family] businesses, the sector, and […]

FBUK Launches Back Family Businesses Campaign

July 26, 2024

FBUK Launches Back Family Businesses Campaign Family Business UK has launched a new campaign called Back Family Businesses – calling on family business owners, politicians, policymakers, and the public to support family businesses. The campaign is a calling card for supporters to back family businesses in communities across the country and win new advocates for […]

FBUK Comments on King’s Speech

July 18, 2024

FBUK Comments on King’s Speech Family Business UK is delighted to see a Bill to reform the skill training announced as part of the King’s Speech, which marks the official opening of Parliament. The Skills England Bill will see a partnership between government and business, education, training providers and trades unions, creating a new body […]

FBUK Writes to New Government

July 5, 2024

FBUK Writes to New Government Family Business UK has written to the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Business and Trade, to ensure the priorities of family-owned businesses are embraced within government. In letters sent to Rachel Reeves and Jonathan Reynolds, FBUK has underlined the significance of family businesses to […]

FBUK Congratulates New Government

FBUK Congratulates New Government Family Business UK would like to congratulate the new Government on its historic election win and extend an invitation to work in partnership to create an environment in which family businesses can prosper. Following the Labour party’s landslide victory, Neil Davy, CEO of Family Business UK said: “Having campaigned on a […]

FBUK Warns of Changes to Business Property Relief (BPR)

July 3, 2024

FBUK Warns of Changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) Family Business UK has responded to reports that Labour is considering changes to Business Property Relief, warning of the potential consequences of scrapping or amending BPR. Speaking to The Mail about reported changes to the Inheritance Tax regime, FBUK Chair Sir James Wates said: “This puts […]