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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 […]
FBUK & FBRF Issue Joint Statement
FBUK & FBRF Issue Joint Statement A statement from Family Business UK & the Family Business Research Foundation, on the future structure of the organisations. We are writing to inform you regarding the future structure of our organisations. Family Business UK (FBUK) and the Family Business Research Foundation (FBRF) have been reviewing how to improve […]
Budget Comment – Inheritance Tax Changes – Family Businesses
October 30, 2024
Budget Comment – Inheritance Tax Changes – Family Businesses Immediate Release. Neil Davy, Chief Executive Officer of Family Business UK said: “These changes are a betrayal of Britain’s hard working family business owners and farmers that will result in valuable businesses being closed, sold and jobs lost across the country. “For all but the very […]
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 […]