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FBUK calls for action on family business tax
November 20, 2025
Chancellor urged to reverse or pause damaging BPR reforms FBUK says Autumn Budget ideal time to rethink Warns against further business-focused tax rises New data from FBUK shows 65% of family firms say higher costs including employment and energy are barrier to investment and growth below Press Release Family Business UK is urging the Treasury […]
FBUK September Magazine Published
September 11, 2025
The latest edition of FBUK’s magazine has been published and is now available to download. Full of insights, analysis, feature interviews, Member news and highlighting important Member anniversaries, the magazine is now published every three months. Download September’s Magazine Following his keynote address to the FBUK Annual Conference in June, the magazine profiles Sir John Timpson, […]
Family Business Week 2025 Launches
September 8, 2025
Family Business Week is back for 2025. Returning in November this year, FBW25 will shine a light on the vital role played by family businesses in creating sustainable, long-term growth and opportunities in every corner of the UK – and beyond. 24 – 28 November – find out more This year’s theme, Global Legacies: Expanding […]
FBUK Magazine Edition 3 Published
June 19, 2025
Hot off the press, the latest edition of the Family Business UK magazine has been published and is available to download digitally. Coming at a pivotal moment for family businesses, with important policy changes creating an uncertain outlook, this edition explores some of the key issues you should consider when planning for the journey ahead. […]
New Research Shows Full Impact Of IHT Changes
June 2, 2025
UK-wide hit to the economy as family businesses in every sector and region of the country cut investment and jobs ahead of inheritance tax change The full impact of changes to inheritance tax for family businesses and farms is revealed in new research showing every region of the UK and sector of the economy will […]
FBUK welcomes calls for BPR consultation
May 16, 2025
Family Business UK has welcomed a call from a high-profile Parliamentary committee to delay the implementation of changes to BPR and APR to allow government time to consult on the changes. The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Alistair Carmichael, Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, has said it is concerned that […]
FBUK launches new Family Council Guide
May 13, 2025
A new practical guide to family councils has been launched by FBUK. Written by Peter Leach, who is widely regarded as ‘the founding father’ of family business thinking in the UK, the guide aims to provide practical advice and support for any family business looking to establish an effective family council. Family councils are a […]
200,000 jobs lost from BPR & APR Change
March 24, 2025
Family Businesses and Farms cut jobs, investment and sell assets in response to changes in BPR & APR More than 200,000 Jobs to be lost during this Parliament Change to BPR & APR will produce net fiscal loss of £1.9 billion. London, March 24: Almost a quarter (23%) of family businesses and almost one in […]