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Government takes forward key recommendations developed with Family Business UK to cut red tape
October 23, 2026
Family Business UK has welcomed government commitments to simplify licensing and reduce duplicate reporting, following its work with other leading business groups on the Small Business Regulatory Taskforce. FBUK CEO Neil Davy represented the organisation on the Taskforce and represented the family business sector in a series of meetings over the summer. Alongside the Small […]
Family businesses call on Chancellor to cut employment costs and tackle youth unemployment
October 15, 2026
Family businesses are calling for action in the Budget to reduce spiralling costs of taking on young workers, with more than a third (38 per cent) saying they have become a significant barrier to recruitment. In its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Budget, Family Business UK (FBUK) sets out a package of measures […]
Renewed confidence offers a chance to unlock family business growth
September 2, 2026
The latest Family Business Pulse shows renewed optimism across the family business community, with growing confidence in the economy and plans to create jobs. Almost two-thirds (63%) of family businesses now expect the UK economy to grow over the next 12 months, up from 48% three months ago. Confidence in businesses’ own prospects has also […]
New PM must back family businesses
July 16, 2026
Neil Davy, CEO Family Business UK. For family businesses, the last two years of this government have been challenging. They have been forced to adapt to almost constant uncertainty and daily speculation about the next policy in line for change or tax to be increased. When Labour was elected in 2024, it was with a […]
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 welcomes Lords report on IHT
January 28, 2026
FBUK Policy Director Matt Jaffa examines a key House of Lords report into inheritance tax reforms and finds that it echoes 15 months of warnings from Family Business UK The House of Lords has published its report into the inheritance tax changes announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 – including changes to BPR and APR. […]
FBUK concern over UK jobs data
January 20, 2026
UK unemployment has remained at 5.1%, a five-year high, according to the latest official data. Figures from the Office for National Statistics shows that unemployment among people aged 16 and over has risen across the UK by 0.3% compared with the previous quarter. London and the East Midlands have seen particularly challenging results. Unemployment in […]
FBUK unveils Corporate Partnership with Julius Baer International
October 2, 2025
Family Business UK (FBUK) is delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with Julius Baer International, the UK-entity of the global wealth manager with roots as a family business. FBUK has established partnerships with carefully selected and highly respected organisations that provide compelling professional services to family businesses. They are critical allies and supporters of […]