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Family Business to National Role Model: The Timpson Story
September 11, 2025
Sir John Timpson CBE is one of the UKs most successful family business entrepreneurs. Sir John delivered the opening keynote speech at our 2025 Annual Conference. Afterwards, Sir John spoke to FBUK’s Martin Greig. For the last 27 years, Sir John Timpson CBE, has not told anyone what to do, at least not in his […]
FBUK September Magazine Published
The latest edition of FBUK’s magazine has been published and is now available to download. Full of insights, analysis, feature interviews, Member news and highlighting important Member anniversaries, the magazine is now published every three months. Download September’s Magazine Following his keynote address to the FBUK Annual Conference in June, the magazine profiles Sir John Timpson, […]
Family Business Week 2025 Launches
September 8, 2025
Family Business Week is back for 2025. Returning in November this year, FBW25 will shine a light on the vital role played by family businesses in creating sustainable, long-term growth and opportunities in every corner of the UK – and beyond. 24 – 28 November – find out more This year’s theme, Global Legacies: Expanding […]
FBUK responds to reports on Lifetime Gifts
August 14, 2025
FBUK says media reports the Government may be looking to change the rules on Lifetime Gifts in the Autumn Budget would be “an enormous disincentive” that would “further reduce investment and jobs.” The reports were first published by The Guardian newspaper. In response, FBUK CEO Neil Davy wrote to the paper saying: New changes to […]
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 […]