FBUK responds to reports on Lifetime Gifts

August 14, 2025

FBUK says media reports the Government may be looking to change the rules on Lifetime Gifts in the Autumn Budget would be “an enormous disincentive” that would “further reduce investment and jobs.” The reports were first published by The Guardian newspaper. In response, FBUK CEO Neil Davy wrote to the paper saying: New changes to […]

FBUK Welcomes Small Business Plan

July 31, 2025

FBUK has welcomed the publication of the Government’s new plan to support small businesses. The plan, which has been developed in consultation with FBUK and FBUK Members, includes important new initiatives designed to provide greater support to small businesses looking to grow. FBUK Chief Operating Officer Fiona Graham said: “We welcome today’s publication of the […]

S&W Becomes Silver FBUK Partner

June 30, 2025

Family Business UK and the accountancy and advisory firm S&W have agreed a new silver-level Corporate Partnership. Founded in 1881, S&W is a top 10 UK accountancy firm, supporting more than 23,000 clients from their 17 offices across the country. Neil Davy, CEO FBUK said “I am delighted to welcome S&W to Family Business UK […]

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. […]

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 […]