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Why Family Businesses Matter More Than Ever During The Festive Season
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Why Family Businesses Matter More Than Ever During The Festive Season

In every British high street, from the glow of Edinburgh’s shop windows to the bustle of London’s backstreets, December arrives with a particular kind of magic.

Dumfries And Galloway Farm Scoops Success With New Gelato Venture
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Dumfries And Galloway Farm Scoops Success With New Gelato Venture

A family-run farm based tourist destination in Castle Douglas has launched a new gelato venture.

London Offices Are Not Dead As Millions Pour Back Into Offices
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

London Offices Are Not Dead As Millions Pour Back Into Offices

As we approach 2026, there are cranes back in the skyline, big companies are investing in large new office buildings, and London's office sector is growing again.

Perdue Continues Holiday Giving Traditions
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Perdue Continues Holiday Giving Traditions

Perdue Farms, a 105-year-old fourth-generation family-owned food and agriculture company, continued its flurry of holiday initiatives this month with the return of two long-held community traditions to kick off a flurry of holiday initiatives this month.

The Insights Group Demonstrates Resilience And Accelerates Investment
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

The Insights Group Demonstrates Resilience And Accelerates Investment

Despite global economic headwinds, The Insights Group Limited delivered a robust performance in 2024/25. Figures filed at Companies House show turnover of £88.9M and operating profit of £12.3M.

Pooling Resources For Hamworthy Park 
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Pooling Resources For Hamworthy Park 

A storage company has put its support behind the Friends of Hamworthy Park charity – to help it keep the popular paddling pool open.

Record Haul Of Toys Set To Bring Festive Cheer To Communities
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Record Haul Of Toys Set To Bring Festive Cheer To Communities

Generous JCB employees have delivered another record year for the company’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal – donating an amazing 1,787 gifts.

Lake District Hotel Group Invests In New Spa Extension
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Lake District Hotel Group Invests In New Spa Extension

A Lake District resort is adding new lounge space, an outdoor balcony and extra treatment rooms to its 5-star status spa.

Superhero Spinathon Raises £5K For Dorset Mental Health Charity
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Superhero Spinathon Raises £5K For Dorset Mental Health Charity

More than 100 community-minded cyclists took part in a 12-hour superhero-themed spinathon in aid of mental health charity Dorset Mind.

The Pig and Whistle Gets A Unrecognisable Transformation
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

The Pig and Whistle Gets A Unrecognisable Transformation

There’s a new must-visit spot on the block in Cartmel. The Pig & Whistle has re-opened its doors this week following an incredible eight-week transformation.

Simon Price Named Among Britain’s Great 100 Manufacturing Leaders
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Simon Price Named Among Britain’s Great 100 Manufacturing Leaders

Yorkshire-based manufacturer Power Plastics Limited is proud to announce their Chairman has been recognised as one of Britain’s Great 100, a national honour celebrating the people who are backing Britain and championing UK manufacturing and engineering.

Family Firms Must Balance Short-Term Needs with Long-Term Ambition
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Family Firms Must Balance Short-Term Needs with Long-Term Ambition

The most successful family businesses are those that find harmony between two often competing priorities: the immediate demands of today and the legacy they hope to build for tomorrow.

Entrepreneur Dominic Ponniah Is New Chairman Of Cleanology 
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Entrepreneur Dominic Ponniah Is New Chairman Of Cleanology 

Entrepreneur Dominic Ponniah, the well-known Co-Founder of leading national commercial cleaning and FM company Cleanology, has stepped down as CEO to become its new Chairman.

55% Of Scottish SMEs Expect Growth But Confidence Falls Again
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

55% Of Scottish SMEs Expect Growth But Confidence Falls Again

Scottish SMEs anticipate growth in their business over the next year, according to new research but confidence and optimism have dipped slightly compared to 2024.

The 2026 Family Business Agenda
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

The 2026 Family Business Agenda

As 2026 approaches, family businesses find themselves standing at a decisive moment in their long histories with a complex agenda to address.

Why More Family Firms Might Turn To Management Buy-Outs In 2026
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Why More Family Firms Might Turn To Management Buy-Outs In 2026

The idea of a management buyout (MBO) is fast gaining traction as a viable, and increasingly necessary, alternative to traditional succession.

FBU Launches New Campaign For National Apprenticeship Week 2026
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

FBU Launches New Campaign For National Apprenticeship Week 2026

Family Business United is delighted to launch a new campaign for NAW 2026 showcasing the role of apprentices in UK family firms.

Bagnalls Crowned National Winner At Apprenticeship And Skills Awards
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Bagnalls Crowned National Winner At Apprenticeship And Skills Awards

National painting contractor, Bagnalls, has triumphed at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025, winning The Aptem Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Award.

Robinsons Complete £8.4M New Brewhouse And Celebrates The 500th Brew
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Robinsons Complete £8.4M New Brewhouse And Celebrates The 500th Brew

After more than two years of commissioning, Robinsons Brewery have completed their £8.4 million investment in their new brewery.

Businesses Making Good Use Of Employee Benefit Trusts
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Businesses Making Good Use Of Employee Benefit Trusts

Latest research shows that most companies are already making good use of employee benefit trusts.

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