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KPMG becomes a Gold Partner
November 10, 2026
Family Business UK (FBUK) is delighted to announce that KPMG UK has strengthened its commitment to the family business sector by becoming a Gold Partner, building on its previous support as a Bronze Partner. This partnership reflects KPMG’s long-standing dedication to supporting family-owned businesses across the UK and its recognition of the vital role they […]
Making regulation work better for small businesses
November 5, 2026
A new joint report from the Small Business Institute and Family Business UK sets out practical steps to reduce duplication, improve consistency and help small businesses navigate regulation. Duplicated paperwork, inconsistent advice and unnecessary barriers to growth can make complying with regulation a significant challenge for small businesses. For owners managing the day-to-day demands of […]
Interest rate rise adds to cost pressures facing family businesses
Family Business UK has warned that a 0.25 percentage point increase in interest rates will add to concerns for family firms facing persistent inflation and rising operating costs. FBUK’s latest Pulse Survey shows a gradual increase over the past year in family businesses’ reliance on external finance alongside retained earnings to support investment and growth. […]
Company distribution reforms: what family businesses need to know
October 29, 2026
By Fiona Graham, Chief Operating Officer Recent press reports suggested that proposed changes to the taxation of company distributions could result in transfers of family businesses to the next generation being taxed as income. Understandably, this caused considerable concern, particularly among businesses already dealing with the impact of changes to Business Property Relief. Family Business […]
FBUK Responds to Budget 2026
October 28, 2026
Responding to today’s Budget, FBUK CEO Neil Davy said: “Family businesses want to play their part in tackling youth unemployment and driving growth in every postcode, as they have done for generations. “We called for action in this Budget on the cost of hiring and doing business, so there is much here to welcome. The […]
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 […]
FBUK welcomes Soho Communications as first PR and communications corporate Partner
October 5, 2026
Family Business UK (FBUK) is delighted to announce that Soho Communications has become the first PR and communications agency to join its Corporate Partnership programme. Soho Communications is a boutique PR agency based in Soho Square, London, specialising in corporate and consumer PR, media campaigns, brand building and profile raising for organisations and senior executives. […]