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FBUK welcomes support for scaling businesses
June 10, 2026
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 […]
Initiative to boost youth employment & apprenticeships a positive step
March 16, 2026
FBUK has welcomed a package of measures aimed at creating 200,000 jobs for young people – addressing the increasing numbers who are not in employment, education or training. The announcement, which is backed by £1billion of extra funding is aimed at reversing the trend of young people neither earning nor learning, and to transform apprenticeships. […]
Latest FBUK magazine published
March 10, 2026
The latest edition of the Family Business UK magazine – and the first of 2026 – is hot off the press. Full stories about passionate people from fascinating firms, invaluable insights from family business experts, detailed policy analysis from Westminster and news from FBUK Members and Corporate Partners, our magazine is your chance to stay […]
Majority of family businesses still hit by IHT change
March 6, 2026
Majority of family businesses still affected by new rules on inheritance tax despite changes to the policy Investment and jobs continue to be cut in response to the new tax Only 74% of firms confident they will remain family-owned in 10 years The majority (57%) of family businesses say they will still be affected by […]