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FBUK Comments on Wealth Tax
July 14, 2025
Commenting on speculation that the Government is considering introducing a Wealth Tax, Fiona Graham, Family Business UK’s Chief Operating Officer said: “Speculation about the introduction of a wealth tax—whether one-off or annual—comes at a time when the UK should be focused on unlocking growth. For family businesses, the majority of their wealth is tied up […]
FBUK Comment on Spending Review
June 11, 2025
Commenting on the Spending Review, Neil Davy, Chief Executive of Family Business UK said: “We welcome investment in vital public services like housing, the Health Service and defence but question how the commitments laid out in the Spending Review will be paid for. “More than ever, the Government needs a growing economy to deliver the […]
FBUK launches next stage of BPR research
February 12, 2025
Family Business UK has begun the next phase of research to analyse the impacts of changes to Inheritance Tax reliefs for family-owned enterprises across the UK. To support the research, Members of FBUK are invited to complete survey below before March 2. Complete the survey Leading an alliance of around 30 trade and membership organisations, […]
Jobs and the economy hit by changes to BPR
January 23, 2025
Jobs and the economy hit by changes to BPR Changes to Business Property Relief announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 could cost the Government more than it raises, according to our final analysis of the policy change. More than 125,000 jobs are likely to be lost and economic activity reduced by £9.4 billion as family […]
Back Family Businesses Campaign Hits National Press
September 5, 2024
Our Back Family Businesses campaign has been featured in both The Times and The Guardian newspapers with half and full-page adverts designed to raise awareness of the importance of family-owned businesses. As MPs return to Westminster, and ahead of the political Party Conference season, the Back Family Businesses campaign is stepping up a gear with […]