FBUK announces Corporate Partnership with Boyden Executive Search

October 28, 2024

FBUK announces Corporate Partnership with Boyden Executive Search Family Business UK are delighted to announce a new Corporate Partnership with executive search, interim management and leadership consultancy Boyden Executive Search, launching today, Monday 28th October 2024. Family Business UK (FBUK) has established Corporate Partnerships with carefully selected and highly respected organisations, that provide compelling professional […]

The Norfolk Family Business surviving and thriving across Four Centuries

October 23, 2024

The Norfolk Family Business Surviving and thriving across Four Centuries, Ten Monarchs and One family In the heart of North Norfolk lies a fascinating family business that has not only survived but thrived through four centuries, ten monarchs, and the hands of nine generations, to-date. Bakers & Larners of Holt part of the CT Baker […]

FBUK Delivers Succession Planning Masterclass

September 25, 2024

FBUK Delivers Succession planning Masterclass Family Business UK were delighted to host another highly informative Masterclass on the critical topic of Succession in Family Business earlier this week in London. Over 40 family business leaders braved the inclement weather and attended the Masterclass held in Canary Wharf  – kindly hosted by our carefully selected Corporate […]

FBUK Autumn Budget Submission – Retain BPR

September 13, 2024

FBUK Autumn Budget Submission – Retain BPR  Family Business UK (FBUK) has called on the Labour Government to commit to retain Business Property Relief in full and bring Gift Holdover Relief eligibility into alignment with BPR. In a submission to Government, ahead of the Budget on 30th October, FBUK has repeated calls from our Manifesto […]

FBUK warns of Threat to Family Businesses

September 12, 2024

FBUK warns of Threat to Family Businesses Family Business UK (FBUK)  has warned how a vocal minority of commentators risk undermining Britain’s family businesses in the run up the Budget on 30 October. In a letter to the editor of The Daily Telegraph, FBUK CEO Neil Davy, urges the Government to speak directly to family […]

Labour’s ambitions for economic growth – rhetoric or reality?

Labour’s ambitions for economic growth – rhetoric or reality? The UK’s family businesses range from some Britain’s largest, well-known household brands to the SMEs and local plumbers, electricians, builders, restaurant owners, shopkeepers and mechanics that keep Britain moving. The 4.8 million family businesses in the UK are the backbone of our economy. They employ 13.9 […]

Family Business Week 2024 to Focus on “supporting local economies and communities”

September 9, 2024

Family Business Week 2024 to Focus on “supporting local economies and communities”. Family Business Week will return this year, from 25th – 29th November, to celebrate family businesses as the cornerstone of local communities up and down the country. In every corner of the UK, Britain’s 4.8 million family-owned firms are key employers, creating meaningful […]

Large private companies continue to favour Wates Principles

August 12, 2024

Large private companies continue to favour Wates Principles Today the Financial Reporting Council published its second assessment of the quality of reporting from private companies who have chosen to follow the Wates Principles. The research, conducted by the University of Essex, shows that the Wates Principles continue to be the most widely adopted corporate governance […]