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Removing BPR could cost Billions
October 28, 2024
Removing BPR could cost Billions New research commissioned by Family Business UK shows that £29billion and 391,000 jobs could be lost from the economy if policies that support family businesses are removed. The findings come from CBI Economics, which was commissioned by FBUK to model the impact of removing Business Property Relief and Gift Holdover […]
FBUK announces Corporate Partnership with Boyden Executive Search
FBUK announces Corporate Partnership with Boyden Executive Search Family Business UK are delighted to announce a new Corporate Partnership with executive search, interim management and leadership consultancy Boyden Executive Search, launching today, Monday 28th October 2024. Family Business UK (FBUK) has established Corporate Partnerships with carefully selected and highly respected organisations, that provide compelling professional […]
The Norfolk Family Business surviving and thriving across Four Centuries
October 23, 2024
The Norfolk Family Business Surviving and thriving across Four Centuries, Ten Monarchs and One family In the heart of North Norfolk lies a fascinating family business that has not only survived but thrived through four centuries, ten monarchs, and the hands of nine generations, to-date. Bakers & Larners of Holt part of the CT Baker […]
Westminister debates family businesses and BPR
October 18, 2024
Westminister debates family businesses and BPR Family businesses have taken centre stage in Parliament ahead of the Budget, with MPs debating Business Property Relief (BPR) and its essential role supporting family-owned firms across the country. A Westminster Hall debate led by Harriet Cross, Conservative MP for Gordon and Buchan heard from MPs about how BPR […]
Confidence slips as businesses brace for “significant” tax rises
September 26, 2024
Confidence slips as businesses brace for “significant” tax rises Family-owned businesses fear changes could threaten their business More than half (52%) of family businesses rate government’s policies unfavourable Majority (80%) of family businesses say Labour wasn’t honest about tax plans London: Eighty five per cent of business leaders say they expect the Government to increase […]
FBUK Delivers Succession Planning Masterclass
September 25, 2024
FBUK Delivers Succession planning Masterclass Family Business UK were delighted to host another highly informative Masterclass on the critical topic of Succession in Family Business earlier this week in London. Over 40 family business leaders braved the inclement weather and attended the Masterclass held in Canary Wharf – kindly hosted by our carefully selected Corporate […]
FBUK Autumn Budget Submission – Retain BPR
September 13, 2024
FBUK Autumn Budget Submission – Retain BPR Family Business UK (FBUK) has called on the Labour Government to commit to retain Business Property Relief in full and bring Gift Holdover Relief eligibility into alignment with BPR. In a submission to Government, ahead of the Budget on 30th October, FBUK has repeated calls from our Manifesto […]
FBUK warns of Threat to Family Businesses
September 12, 2024
FBUK warns of Threat to Family Businesses Family Business UK (FBUK) has warned how a vocal minority of commentators risk undermining Britain’s family businesses in the run up the Budget on 30 October. In a letter to the editor of The Daily Telegraph, FBUK CEO Neil Davy, urges the Government to speak directly to family […]