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Family businesses welcome long-term vision but call for stability and action
September 29, 2026
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech at Labour Party Conference, Fiona Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Family Business UK, said: “There has been a strong emphasis on hope and optimism in Liverpool this week, and the Prime Minister’s focus on a long-term vision for the economy is welcome. Family businesses want to share that optimism, […]
When politics is uncertain, strong relationships matter
If an election were held tomorrow, nobody would win. That is the headline from YouGov’s latest MRP poll of nearly 17,000 people. Labour would emerge as the largest party with 241 seats, but well short of a majority. The Conservatives would take 130 seats and Reform UK 123. Of course, there is an important caveat: […]
FBUK welcomes National Mission on Work Experience and calls for support for family businesses
September 24, 2026
Responding to the new Work Experience National Mission, Neil Davy, Chief Executive, Family Business UK, said: “Family businesses support the Prime Minister’s call for employers to provide an additional 200,000 work experience placements. “Family firms have always invested in the next generation. Across the UK, family-owned businesses provide work placements, apprenticeships, entry-level jobs, training and […]
Rising employment costs put further pressure on family-run wholesale and retail sector
September 17, 2026
New labour market figures underline the growing pressure facing the UK’s family-run wholesale and retail sector as businesses contend with rising employment costs. The latest ONS figures show that the wholesale and retail sector had 76,000 fewer payrolled employees in August than a year earlier – the largest fall in employee numbers of any sector. […]
Forvis Mazars strengthens commitment to family businesses through FBUK partnership
September 15, 2026
Family Business UK (FBUK) is delighted to welcome Forvis Mazars as the latest organisation to join its Corporate Partner programme. Forvis Mazars is a leading international professional services firm, supporting businesses, entrepreneurs, families and private clients across the UK and around the world. With deep experience advising family-owned businesses at every stage of their journey, […]
Business groups unite behind FBUK call to reverse BPR changes
Family Business UK has brought together leading business organisations representing more than 200,000 businesses to call on the Chancellor to reverse the changes to Business Property Relief at the Autumn Budget. In an open letter to the Chancellor, organisations representing businesses across hospitality, retail, construction, agriculture, logistics, manufacturing and the rural economy have united behind […]
Major New Report Warns IHT Reforms Could Undermine Family Business Growth
September 7, 2026
“This research adds to a growing body of evidence showing that changes to Business Property Relief are having real-world consequences for family-owned businesses and the wider economy.” “Family Business UK has consistently warned that these reforms risk undermining the very businesses that drive long-term investment, create skilled jobs and sustain local economies. It is particularly […]
Chancellor’s Growth Push Must Put Family Businesses at the Heart of the Agenda
“The Chancellor is right to put economic growth at the heart of the Government’s agenda. The challenge now is to turn ambition into action and, with the Autumn Budget approaching, the test will be whether Government policies genuinely encourage businesses to invest, expand and create jobs.” “In our recent engagement with the Prime Minister and […]