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Government’s Industrial Strategy brings welcome clarity – but risks over BPR and APR remain
June 23, 2025
By Tom Ridgway, FBUK Public Affairs Manager The Government’s Industrial Strategy, published today, offers a much-needed framework for growth and investment. With tangible commitments across eight high-growth sectors (Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Defence, Digital Technologies, Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Professional and Business Services), the Strategy gives businesses a clearer sense of the Government’s […]
FBUK Magazine Edition 3 Published
June 19, 2025
Hot off the press, the latest edition of the Family Business UK magazine has been published and is available to download digitally. Coming at a pivotal moment for family businesses, with important policy changes creating an uncertain outlook, this edition explores some of the key issues you should consider when planning for the journey ahead. […]
Spending Review – all eyes turn to the Budget
June 13, 2025
By Martin Greig, FBUK Communications Director The Government’s Spending Review this week has set out day-to-day spending on public services and capital investment across this Parliament. In total, the Government has committed to increase spending by £190 billion and investment by £113 billion. The Chancellor has called it a “Labour choice” that will put Britain […]
FBUK Comment on Spending Review
June 11, 2025
Commenting on the Spending Review, Neil Davy, Chief Executive of Family Business UK said: “We welcome investment in vital public services like housing, the Health Service and defence but question how the commitments laid out in the Spending Review will be paid for. “More than ever, the Government needs a growing economy to deliver the […]
New Research Shows Full Impact Of IHT Changes
June 2, 2025
UK-wide hit to the economy as family businesses in every sector and region of the country cut investment and jobs ahead of inheritance tax change The full impact of changes to inheritance tax for family businesses and farms is revealed in new research showing every region of the UK and sector of the economy will […]
FBUK welcomes calls for BPR consultation
May 16, 2025
Family Business UK has welcomed a call from a high-profile Parliamentary committee to delay the implementation of changes to BPR and APR to allow government time to consult on the changes. The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Alistair Carmichael, Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, has said it is concerned that […]
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 […]