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 Appoints New Board of Directors

April 10, 2025

A new Board of Directors has been appointed to Family Business UK to support the organisation over the next 3 years. The changes were confirmed at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting which was held on Thursday (April 10) at the offices of FBUK Member, ARCO. Having spent four years as Chairman of FBUK, Sir James […]

A message from Steve Rigby, Chair of FBUK

It is a great privilege to write to you in my new capacity as Chair of Family Business UK. I do so at a critical time for our sector, which is under pressure as never before. I am determined to do all I can to ensure your interests are represented by supporting the vital advocacy […]

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 […]

A Message from the Chair Designate

November 29, 2024

A Message from the Chair Designate Dear FBUK Members, Please find below a message from Steve Rigby, Deputy Chairman, and Chair designate, of Family Business UK (FBUK) and CO-CEO of the Rigby Group PLC. Click here to download and read the PDF message. END.

A Message from the Chairman

November 28, 2024

A Message from the Chairman Dear FBUK Members, Please find attached a message from Sir James Wates CBE, Chairman of Family Business UK. Click here to download and read the PDF message. END.

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 […]

FBUK Family Council Community shares Best practice

November 12, 2024

FBUK Family Council Community shares Best practice The FBUK Family Council Community met online this week to discuss how to extract maximum value, from your Family council. The online call featured a fascinating case study by leading independent engineering and services company, NG Bailey, followed by an open Q&A session. NG Bailey Family Council co-chairs […]