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Latest FBUK magazine published

Posted on by Martin Greig

The latest edition of the Family Business UK magazine – and the first of 2026 – is hot off the press.

Full stories about passionate people from fascinating firms, invaluable insights from family business experts, detailed policy analysis from Westminster and news from FBUK Members and Corporate Partners, our magazine is your chance to stay up to date with issues that matter to you.

You can read or download a pdf copy by clicking below.

FBUK Magazine Edition 6 March 2026

In this latest edition:

  • B Corp is all about embedding purpose and values into everyday operations. Many family businesses have already become certified B Corp. In this edition, you can read about Haymarket’s journey to gaining B Corp certification,
  • with changes to inheritance tax due to come into effect in April, there are top tips on how to prepare,
  • as those changes to inheritance tax take effect, FBUK COO Fiona Graham gives her view on why it’s critical for family businesses to make their case to be heard at the heart of policymaking and,
  • as FBUK gears up to mark our 25th anniversary at our Annual Conference in June we talk to the two founders of FBUK Alex Scott and Grant Gordon about the power of the Family Business UK community.

We are always keen to hear your news or about issues that matter to you. If you have some news to share or there’s something you’d like us to cover, why not get in touch?

And, if you’d like to advertise your business, brand or services in our magazine, download our media pack to learn more about the opportunity.

FBUK & FBRF Issue Joint Statement

Posted on by Abbie-Louise

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 both organisations capability to achieve our shared goal – to create the environment to allow family businesses in the UK to thrive.

Please read the joint statement from Sir James Wates, Chairman of Family Business UK, and Sir Michael Bibby, Chairman of the Family Business Research Foundation, below.

Click here to Download and read the statement.

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FBUK Publishes Annual Report

Posted on by Abbie-Louise

Family Business UK have today published our Annual Report, covering the 18-month period July 2022 – December 2023.

Comments on the annual report from Neil Davy, CEO of Family Business UK.

As members will see from the report, the second half of 2022 focussed on developing a new strategy for the organisation (then known as the IFB) which built on the 20+ years of tremendous legacy and support for the IFB, but set-out a new ambition and direction of travel. This included a comprehensive review of every aspect of the organisation, it’s activities, and relationships with all stakeholders, and importantly our Members.

The priority for 2023, was to implement those plans, place the organisation on a firm footing to prepare for future growth, and indeed relaunch as Family Business UK, which we did in June of last year.

I am pleased to say we are now well placed to leverage that hard work, and the growing support and involvement from FBUK Members, Corporate Partners and others involved in our growing movement.

On behalf of the FBUK team, I’d like to extend sincere thanks to everyone who has worked so hard over this period.

We still have much work to do, but we are excited and energized by the challenge, and the opportunities that are ahead, to support family businesses in the UK, and champion the sector.

Download the Annual Report.

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