The 2024 UK Budget introduces a significant change to inheritance tax (IHT) rules that could reshape financial planning for family...

Family businesses are more than just commercial enterprises—they are the lifeblood of economies, the anchors of communities, and the...

Family-owned farms are the lifeblood of the UK's rural landscape, playing a pivotal role in sustaining the economy, preserving cultural...

Tough conversations are part of any business, but when family is involved, they can be even more complex and charged with emotion. In a...

Family businesses play a crucial role in economies across the globe. They create jobs, strengthen community ties, and build wealth that...

The prospect of setting up a family business can be both exciting and daunting in equal measure. Whilst the promise of building a...

Perhaps the biggest surprise in the Budget was the extent of the restrictions imposed on two valuable inheritance tax reliefs, being...

The increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions is a significant cost for the family business sector which collectively...

The recent Budget introduced a key change to Business Property Relief (a form of Inheritance Tax relief) which could adversely affect...

As of today (November 13) there are just 102 working days left for entrepreneurs to cash in before new higher rate on capital extraction...

The UK Budget 2024 has introduced some notable changes to Business Property Relief (BPR), prompting fresh considerations for family...

Latest research from STEP highlights the vital need for family business owners to talk and plan to keep their legacy, relationships and...

In today’s unpredictable economic environment, where governments adjust fiscal policies to respond to global pressures, family businesses...

One of the many things to set family-owned businesses apart from other commercial enterprises is the question of legacy. However, in a...

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, Stobo Castle Health Spa stands as a majestic symbol of history, luxury, and...

As family-owned companies grow, they face increasingly complex challenges, and none may be as important as the issue of executive...

For family businesses, the question of “what’s next?” can be as complex as it is personal. Many families are currently weighing whether...

The exit of your family office team is inevitable. The time to take action is now and preparing now will help ensure a transition that...

The key difference between the majority of family-owned businesses and publicly limited companies lies in the structure of ownership....

Family businesses across the UK are now at a more pressing crossroads, with recent changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and...