Major New Report Warns IHT Reforms Could Undermine Family Business Growth

September 7, 2026

“This research adds to a growing body of evidence showing that changes to Business Property Relief are having real-world consequences for family-owned businesses and the wider economy.” “Family Business UK has consistently warned that these reforms risk undermining the very businesses that drive long-term investment, create skilled jobs and sustain local economies. It is particularly […]

Chancellor’s Growth Push Must Put Family Businesses at the Heart of the Agenda

“The Chancellor is right to put economic growth at the heart of the Government’s agenda. The challenge now is to turn ambition into action and, with the Autumn Budget approaching, the test will be whether Government policies genuinely encourage businesses to invest, expand and create jobs.” “In our recent engagement with the Prime Minister and […]

Handelsbanken becomes latest FBUK Corporate Partner

August 7, 2026

Handelsbanken becomes latest FBUK Corporate Partner Family Business UK (FBUK) is delighted to announce that local relationship bank Handelsbanken has become the latest organisation to join their Corporate Partnership programme. Handelsbanken has been operating in the UK since the 1980s and today supports local businesses and individuals, right across the country, with their banking and […]

Family businesses witnessing a bounce in UK growth prospects but caution remains over inheritance tax changes

Family businesses across the UK are reporting an uplift in confidence following the change in Prime Minister, with new data in Family Business UK’s ‘Family Business Pulse’ showing growing optimism about the wider UK economy. The latest quarterly survey of more than 530 family business leaders, conducted during the transition to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, […]

Manchester’s Moment: What it Means for Family Businesses

August 5, 2026

There was a certain symbolism in Family Business UK’s NowGen Community Roundtable taking place in Manchester on Thursday.  On the same day voters went to the polls to elect the city’s next Mayor, family business leaders gathered in the heart of the city that has become the political and economic focal point of the new […]

Family Business UK joins prime minister’s first talks with business leaders

July 24, 2026

Family Business UK has joined Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first talks with leading business organisations, as the new Government set out plans for a stronger partnership with businesses to drive investment, create jobs and deliver growth across the country. Neil Davy, Chief Executive of Family Business UK, spoke with the Prime Minister alongside representatives from […]

FBUK react to Andy Burnham’s ‘plan for the economy’

June 29, 2026

Makerfield MP, Andy Burnham, has unveiled his ideas for the UK economy – including devolving greater powers to directly elected mayors. In a speech in Manchester setting out a ten-year plan for the economy, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, who is bidding to become the next Prime Minister, said his plans would address an […]

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 at […]