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“Scrapping BPR could be catastrophic” FBUK tells Forbes
September 2, 2024
“Scrapping BPR could be catastrophic” FBUK tells Forbes. Family Business UK has warned of the potential unintended consequences of scrapping Business Property Relief (‘BPR’) on family businesses. Speaking to Forbes magazine, FBUK CEO Neil Davy said: “capping or scrapping BPR without fully understanding the consequences would be catastrophic for these [family] businesses, the sector, and […]
Large private companies continue to favour Wates Principles
August 12, 2024
Large private companies continue to favour Wates Principles Today the Financial Reporting Council published its second assessment of the quality of reporting from private companies who have chosen to follow the Wates Principles. The research, conducted by the University of Essex, shows that the Wates Principles continue to be the most widely adopted corporate governance […]
Steering the Family Business Forward: A SaxBam Interview with Neil Davy, CEO of Family Business UK
Steering the Family Business Forward: A Sax Bam Interview with Neil Davy, CEO of Family Business UK Family Business UK (FBUK) CEO Neil Davy was delighted, earlier this month to be interview by Kate Ludlow, Managing Partner at Executive Search and Leadership specialists, and FBUK corporate partner, Saxton Bampfylde. Neil is the fourth interview in […]
FBUK Launches Back Family Businesses Campaign
July 26, 2024
FBUK Launches Back Family Businesses Campaign Family Business UK has launched a new campaign called Back Family Businesses – calling on family business owners, politicians, policymakers, and the public to support family businesses. The campaign is a calling card for supporters to back family businesses in communities across the country and win new advocates for […]
FBUK Comments on King’s Speech
July 18, 2024
FBUK Comments on King’s Speech Family Business UK is delighted to see a Bill to reform the skill training announced as part of the King’s Speech, which marks the official opening of Parliament. The Skills England Bill will see a partnership between government and business, education, training providers and trades unions, creating a new body […]
FBUK Writes to New Government
July 5, 2024
FBUK Writes to New Government Family Business UK has written to the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Business and Trade, to ensure the priorities of family-owned businesses are embraced within government. In letters sent to Rachel Reeves and Jonathan Reynolds, FBUK has underlined the significance of family businesses to […]
FBUK Congratulates New Government
FBUK Congratulates New Government Family Business UK would like to congratulate the new Government on its historic election win and extend an invitation to work in partnership to create an environment in which family businesses can prosper. Following the Labour party’s landslide victory, Neil Davy, CEO of Family Business UK said: “Having campaigned on a […]
FBUK Warns of Changes to Business Property Relief (BPR)
July 3, 2024
FBUK Warns of Changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) Family Business UK has responded to reports that Labour is considering changes to Business Property Relief, warning of the potential consequences of scrapping or amending BPR. Speaking to The Mail about reported changes to the Inheritance Tax regime, FBUK Chair Sir James Wates said: “This puts […]