Digger manufacturer JCB has donated £1,000 to help a community group stage a life-saving heart screening programme in memory of a mechanical engineer who died suddenly aged just 26.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is sounding a warning shot ahead of a looming cost crunch in April that could push many small firms to breaking point.

For many family businesses, shares in a trading company form a core part of long-term family wealth. Importantly, they’ve historically provided a tax-efficient way to pass on wealth via inheritance.

A rural Lake District hospitality venue has launched a new elopement package in a nod to the rising trend of couples choosing greater intimacy for their wedding day.

A full sized JCB digger dressed up like a collector’s scale model stole a few hearts on Valentine’s Day – and stopped Londoners in their tracks outside an iconic railway station.

A leading home improvement specialist has started its recruitment drive this week to create up to 20 new jobs in Telford.

Independent insurance broker, TL Dallas, has appointed Tim Mortimer as its new Chief Executive, as the fourth-generation family firm positions itself for the next phase of managed growth.

Car buyers in and around Portsmouth now have some exciting new options to choose from, following the opening of Hendy’s new Chery showroom on the Southampton Road.

The Hubb Foundation and Staffordshire digger giant JCB have launched a unique partnership to ensure thousands of vulnerable children across the city have free half-term holiday activities throughout the year.

The curtain is rising on a new chapter for the Robin Hood Theatre in Newark thanks to a generous donation from The Wilkins Group.

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill passed its second reading, and has progressed through to the committee stage. This fast-moving legislation marks a significant step forward in the government’s efforts to strengthen national cyber defences.

Family Business United (FBU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW2026) by celebrating the vital contribution apprentices make within family-owned businesses across the UK.

Family Business United (FBU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW2026) by celebrating the vital contribution apprentices make within family-owned businesses across the UK.

90% of family business owners are confident they understand the value of their business, yet as little as a third (32%) have had a recent professional valuation, showing there’s a distinct gap between confidence and certainty, according to a finding in, Protecting what you’ve built: family business resilience, a report by Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth . The gap between perceived understanding and verified insight could affect financial planning, resilience, and long-term family strategy,...

Owning a valuable art collection is a source of immense pride and personal satisfaction, but it comes with responsibilities that go far beyond curation and display.

Family Business United (FBU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW2026) by celebrating the vital contribution apprentices make within family-owned businesses across the UK.

Family Business United (FBU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by celebrating the vital contribution of apprentices working within family-owned firms across the UK.

Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer network, has expanded its Board of Trustees.

Family Business United (FBU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW2026) by celebrating the vital contribution apprentices make within family-owned businesses across the UK.

As National Apprenticeship Week reaches its 19th year, HMG Paints is demonstrating its continued commitment to workforce development within the sector through a showcase of the various development pathways found within apprenticeships in the business.