Family Councils

September 23, 2025

Family Business UK recently published an updated guide to Family Councils, written by Peter Leach, Principal Consultant at Sylvan Family Business Advisers. Martin Greig spoke to Peter Leach about how to build a successful Family Council. As family businesses grow and mature, having an effective platform for governance is crucial to ensure open and constructive […]

FBUK September Magazine Published

September 11, 2025

The latest edition of FBUK’s magazine has been published and is now available to download. Full of insights, analysis, feature interviews, Member news and highlighting important Member anniversaries, the magazine is now published every three months. Download September’s Magazine Following his keynote address to the FBUK Annual Conference in June, the magazine profiles Sir John Timpson, […]

Celebrating 130 Years with Gordon & MacPhail

August 8, 2025

“Our future is shaped by what we do today and today reveals what we did in the past” By Neil Urquhart, Chairman of heritage UK brand Gordon & MacPhail   From humble beginnings as a grocer in Elgin to purveyor of the finest and rarest Scotch whiskies enjoyed by enthusiasts around the world, Gordon & […]

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 […]

Government’s Industrial Strategy brings welcome clarity – but risks over BPR and APR remain

June 23, 2025

By Tom Ridgway, FBUK Public Affairs Manager The Government’s Industrial Strategy, published today, offers a much-needed framework for growth and investment. With tangible commitments across eight high-growth sectors (Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Defence, Digital Technologies, Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Professional and Business Services), the Strategy gives businesses a clearer sense of the Government’s […]

Spending Review – all eyes turn to the Budget

June 13, 2025

By Martin Greig, FBUK Communications Director The Government’s Spending Review this week has set out day-to-day spending on public services and capital investment across this Parliament.  In total, the Government has committed to increase spending by £190 billion and investment by £113 billion. The Chancellor has called it a “Labour choice” that will put Britain […]

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

September 12, 2024

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 […]

Spring Budget 2023: What Does It Mean For Family Firms?

March 15, 2023

Jeremy Hunt’s announcements focused on “the 4 Es – Enterprise, Employment, Education, Everywhere”. This article includes a summary of the key announcements for family firms, including information on some upcoming reviews and future policies.