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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 […]
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 […]
FBUK Publishes Economic & Fiscal impact of changes to BPR
December 2, 2024
125,700 Jobs and £9.4billion GVA Threatened by Inheritance Tax Change for Family Businesses. Analysis Indicates £1.3billion Net Fiscal Loss to Government Family Businesses Call on Government to Consult on the Changes FBUK Publishes Economic & Fiscal impact of changes to BPR Changes to the rules on Inheritance Tax for family-owned businesses could lead to a […]
FBUK Unveils “Ones To Watch 2024”
November 25, 2024
FBUK Unveils “Ones To Watch 2024” Family Business UK has today kicked off Family Business Week 2024 by unveiling the winners of this year’s Ones To Watch. Four individuals, spanning hospitality, farming, technology and the parking industry, make up this year’s winners with each demonstrating a personal commitment to going above and beyond. Our 2024 […]