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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.
FBUK Unveils “Ones To Watch 2024”
November 25, 2024
FBUK Unveils “Ones To Watch 2024” Family Business UK has today kicked off Family Business Week 2024 by unveiling the winners of this year’s Ones To Watch. Four individuals, spanning hospitality, farming, technology and the parking industry, make up this year’s winners with each demonstrating a personal commitment to going above and beyond. Our 2024 […]
Autumn Budget Response 2024
November 22, 2024
The Government has used the Budget to introduce changes to the Inheritance Tax regime from April 2026
There is no growth agenda for Yorkshire without family businesses.
November 14, 2024
There is no growth agenda for Yorkshire without family businesses. Thomas Martin, Chair Arco Ltd and the Yorkshire Regional Business Engagement Board Right across Yorkshire, home-grown family businesses are wondering – what just happened? In 76 minutes, the Chancellor delivered a Budget that undermines hundreds of years of family business ownership in our region. Yorkshire […]
FBUK Family Council Community shares Best practice
November 12, 2024
FBUK Family Council Community shares Best practice The FBUK Family Council Community met online this week to discuss how to extract maximum value, from your Family council. The online call featured a fascinating case study by leading independent engineering and services company, NG Bailey, followed by an open Q&A session. NG Bailey Family Council co-chairs […]
FBUK addresses Good Governance in Disruptive Times
November 6, 2024
FBUK addresses Good Governance in Disruptive Times Family Business UK were delighted to host an open and honest roundtable discussion on ‘Good Governance in Disruptive Times’ in London yesterday, the 6th November 2024. Kindly hosted by FBUK Corporate Partners PwC and with expert contributions from both PwC and Boodle Hatfield, this session provided senior family […]
Sir John Timpson announced as FBUK Conference Keynote 2025
November 5, 2024
Family Business UK’s Annual Conference for 2025 – The Family Business Recipe – is now open for registrations. Taking place in Manchester from the 4th to 6th June 2025, the Conference will focus on how family businesses can harness values and principles to help create and sustain competitive advantage. The purpose and values of a […]
FBUK announce new Corporate Partnership with Lockton
FBUK announce new Corporate Partnership with Lockton Family Business UK (FBUK) are delighted to announce a new corporate partnership with Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage. FBUK has established partnerships with carefully selected and highly respected organisations, that provide compelling professional services to family businesses. They are critical allies and supporters of our work […]