Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, is celebrating a number of accolades received throughout October, recognising the quality of its beers, the success of its pubs and the achievements of its team members.

A south coast care home has become the eighth Colten Care home to be officially rated Outstanding by independent inspectors.

The business won Best B2B Website of the Year at the Ecommerce Awards 2026 and Food and Drink Ecommerce Website of the Year at the UK eCommerce Awards 2026.

Shepherd Neame licensees Julia and Michael Foxwell, who run The Old House at Home in Dormansland, are adding another award to their shelf.

Multi-award-winning Cleanology is celebrating after becoming what is thought to be the first UK commercial cleaning company to become a B Corporation and holder of an EcoVadis silver medal.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) celebrated its 70th anniversary this year, marking how far health and safety standards have improved since 1956.

Family Business United is delighted to celebrate the success of family-owned dairy producer Tims Dairy, which has secured new accolades at the 2026 Great Taste Awards.

GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, has again been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

A leading supplier of cleaning and hygiene products which is celebrating 25 years of trading has spoken of its delight at winning a coveted family business award.

Family Business United is delighted to share the film from the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026, an evening that saw the family business sector come together to celebrate the significant contribution of family businesses to the UK economy.

HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer in the paint and coatings industry, has recently been recognised at The Family Business United Awards 2026, as the Manchester-based business have been crowned as The People's Choice Award Winner for The North of England & Northern Ireland.

GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, has been awarded the prestigious Large Business of the Year Award at the Scotland Business of the Year Awards 2026.

Family Business United welcomed family businesses from across the UK to the Royal Geographical Society in London for the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026, celebrating the outstanding contribution family firms make to the economy, communities and future generations. Hosted by Family Business United Founder and CEO, Paul Andrews, the awards brought together over 200 guests from leading family-owned businesses from every region and sector to recognise excellence,

Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is proud to once again sponsor the Contemporary Kent Artists (CKA) exhibition series in Whitstable for a second year.

Aldi has officially been crowned ‘Best Value Brand of the Year’ by the UK’s trusted consumer champion, Which.

The Manor House Golf Club’s position among Europe’s premier golf destinations has been recognised within a new industry ranking of the continent’s most luxurious venues.

The Brewers Group has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second year running!

A team from Buzzworks’ Bridge of Weir venue, The Coach House, were one of only four teams across the UK to reach the national final of a prestigious competition recognising the next generation of hospitality talent.

A young Warwickshire entrepreneur has gone from replacing his mom’s dishwasher with a homemade 3D printer to becoming arguably the youngest ever recipient of two King’s Award for Enterprise.

National painting contractor Bagnalls has been named on the shortlist for the Employer of the Year category at the British Business Awards 2026 – one of the most competitive business awards in the UK.