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FBUK launches new Family Council Guide
May 13, 2025
A new practical guide to family councils has been launched by FBUK. Written by Peter Leach, who is widely regarded as ‘the founding father’ of family business thinking in the UK, the guide aims to provide practical advice and support for any family business looking to establish an effective family council. Family councils are a […]
FBUK Appoints New Board of Directors
April 10, 2025
A new Board of Directors has been appointed to Family Business UK to support the organisation over the next 3 years. The changes were confirmed at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting which was held on Thursday (April 10) at the offices of FBUK Member, ARCO. Having spent four years as Chairman of FBUK, Sir James […]
A message from Steve Rigby, Chair of FBUK
It is a great privilege to write to you in my new capacity as Chair of Family Business UK. I do so at a critical time for our sector, which is under pressure as never before. I am determined to do all I can to ensure your interests are represented by supporting the vital advocacy […]
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 […]