Latest news
200,000 jobs lost from BPR & APR Change
March 24, 2025
Family Businesses and Farms cut jobs, investment and sell assets in response to changes in BPR & APR More than 200,000 Jobs to be lost during this Parliament Change to BPR & APR will produce net fiscal loss of £1.9 billion. London, March 24: Almost a quarter (23%) of family businesses and almost one in […]
FBUK launches next stage of BPR research
February 12, 2025
Family Business UK has begun the next phase of research to analyse the impacts of changes to Inheritance Tax reliefs for family-owned enterprises across the UK. To support the research, Members of FBUK are invited to complete survey below before March 2. Complete the survey Leading an alliance of around 30 trade and membership organisations, […]
Jobs and the economy hit by changes to BPR
January 23, 2025
Jobs and the economy hit by changes to BPR Changes to Business Property Relief announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 could cost the Government more than it raises, according to our final analysis of the policy change. More than 125,000 jobs are likely to be lost and economic activity reduced by £9.4 billion as family […]
More Than 160,000 Family Businesses Call on Government to Consult on Inheritance Tax Change.
December 16, 2024
More Than 160,000 Family Businesses Call on Government to Consult on Inheritance Tax Change. Embargo: 00:00 Monday 16 December 2024 Thirty two Trade Associations, representing more than 160,000 UK family-owned businesses and farms, have written to the Chancellor calling for a full and formal consultation on changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Budget. In […]
Family Business Magazine Issue 2
December 2, 2024
Family Business UK Magazine The Family Business UK Magazine is essential reading for anyone looking to glimpse into the world of family businesses. Now in its second edition, it’s full of stories from passionate people covering topics like governance, responsibility and pensions. There are updates from Members and, given the election of a new Labour […]
FBUK Publishes Economic & Fiscal impact of changes to BPR
125,700 Jobs and £9.4billion GVA Threatened by Inheritance Tax Change for Family Businesses. Analysis Indicates £1.3billion Net Fiscal Loss to Government Family Businesses Call on Government to Consult on the Changes FBUK Publishes Economic & Fiscal impact of changes to BPR Changes to the rules on Inheritance Tax for family-owned businesses could lead to a […]
A Message from the Chair Designate
November 29, 2024
A Message from the Chair Designate Dear FBUK Members, Please find below a message from Steve Rigby, Deputy Chairman, and Chair designate, of Family Business UK (FBUK) and CO-CEO of the Rigby Group PLC. Click here to download and read the PDF message. END.
A Message from the Chairman
November 28, 2024
A Message from the Chairman Dear FBUK Members, Please find attached a message from Sir James Wates CBE, Chairman of Family Business UK. Click here to download and read the PDF message. END.