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FBUK responds to PM stepping down
June 22, 2026
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement that he will resign and set a timetable for handing over leadership of the Labour Party, Neil Davy, CEO Family Business UK said: “The last thing Britain’s family businesses need is another summer of uncertainty and speculation. The process of selecting a new leader must be swift and the […]
Latest magazine celebrates family business legacies
June 10, 2026
The latest edition of the Family Business UK magazine has been published. Coinciding with our 25th anniversary Annual Conference, this latest edition explores what legacy means to family businesses. From the insights of four very different family businesses that share more than 1,200 years in business to the cricketing legacies created by the famous Gray-Nicolls […]
FBUK joins government taskforce
Family Business UK Chief Executive, Neil Davy, has been invited to join a new government taskforce aimed at reducing the administrative burden on small and medium-sized enterprises. The Small Business Taskforce will be co-chaired by Blair McDougall MP, Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation and Tina McKenzie MBE, Chair of Policy and Advocacy at […]
FBUK welcomes support for scaling businesses
FBUK has welcomed a new package of measures announced by the Government to help ambitious businesses start, scale and grow in the UK. Unveiled by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, at London Technology Week, the package is designed to strengthen the UK’s scale-up ecosystem and includes measures to improve access […]
FBUK calls for rethink on high costs of employment
June 3, 2026
Employment costs and rising prices holding back family businesses National Insurance plus National Minimum / Living Wage having biggest tax impact on family firms Family Business UK says government must look to reduce these burdens to create environment for growth and investment New research published by Family Business UK paints a mixed picture of a […]
FBUK comments on King’s Speech
May 13, 2026
His Majesty King Charles III has formally opened the next session of Parliament in a speech setting out the Government’s plans for the year ahead. The King’s Speech set out 37 Bills with a theme of stability. You can read full details of the speech below. Read the King’s Speech 2026 Responding to the State […]
FBUK year in review-2025
May 8, 2026
2025 was a year of significant growth for FBUK, marked by expanded membership, increased engagement across our network and a strengthened voice for family businesses nationwide. Our annual review, which you can read in full below, brings this progress to life summarising both our financial performance and the key activities, initiatives and impacts delivered throughout […]
FAMILY first approach in new FBUK policy agenda
March 31, 2026
FBUK has published a new policy agenda for family businesses. Coming ahead of local elections around the UK and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, Building Britain for Generations highlights key areas for policymakers, prioritising stability, long-term growth, investment and stewardship – all traits of family businesses. The policy agenda calls for government, politicians and all policymakers to adopt […]