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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 […]
FBUK Comments on Wealth Tax
July 14, 2025
Commenting on speculation that the Government is considering introducing a Wealth Tax, Fiona Graham, Family Business UK’s Chief Operating Officer said: “Speculation about the introduction of a wealth tax—whether one-off or annual—comes at a time when the UK should be focused on unlocking growth. For family businesses, the majority of their wealth is tied up […]
S&W Becomes Silver FBUK Partner
June 30, 2025
Family Business UK and the accountancy and advisory firm S&W have agreed a new silver-level Corporate Partnership. Founded in 1881, S&W is a top 10 UK accountancy firm, supporting more than 23,000 clients from their 17 offices across the country. Neil Davy, CEO FBUK said “I am delighted to welcome S&W to Family Business UK […]
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 […]
FBUK Magazine Edition 3 Published
June 19, 2025
Hot off the press, the latest edition of the Family Business UK magazine has been published and is available to download digitally. Coming at a pivotal moment for family businesses, with important policy changes creating an uncertain outlook, this edition explores some of the key issues you should consider when planning for the journey ahead. […]
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 […]
FBUK Comment on Spending Review
June 11, 2025
Commenting on the Spending Review, Neil Davy, Chief Executive of Family Business UK said: “We welcome investment in vital public services like housing, the Health Service and defence but question how the commitments laid out in the Spending Review will be paid for. “More than ever, the Government needs a growing economy to deliver the […]