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Family Business Week 2025 is live
November 24, 2025
Family Business Week, which celebrates the contribution family businesses make to the economy and communities across the UK starts today, Monday November 24. The event, which is now in its fifth year, shines a light on the millions of amazing family businesses right across the country. From small, first generation firms to 350-year-old, 15th generation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
More Than 160,000 Family Businesses Call on Government to Consult on Inheritance Tax Change.
December 16, 2024
More Than 160,000 Family Businesses Call on Government to Consult on Inheritance Tax Change. Embargo: 00:00 Monday 16 December 2024 Thirty two Trade Associations, representing more than 160,000 UK family-owned businesses and farms, have written to the Chancellor calling for a full and formal consultation on changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Budget. In […]