Bagnalls is a sixth generation family business, a national painting contractor managing commercial, industrial and highly decorative contracts throughout the UK. Two members of the fifth generation now work within the business. One is Stephen Bagnall, the Group Managing Director. The other is Ellie Jobes, the Group People Director. In addition, there are three members of the sixth generation working int the business too: Oliver Dyson is the Group Finance Director, Hermione B

Nearly a century of Lancashire cheesemaking, tested by fire and emerging stronger. On the evening of Monday, November 6, 2023, Matthew Hall was fast asleep when his mother began throwing stones at his bedroom window. Outside, the Lancashire night sky was lit not by stars, but by a blaze consuming Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses’ office and packing site in Longridge. "Mum told me there was a fire," he recalls. "That word can mean so much, can't it? You light your fire in your house;

Spanning nearly eight decades and three generations of the Wharton family, the story of Whartons Roses is one of determination, craft, and an enduring passion for the world's most beloved flower.

The history of Gucci is a tragedy of a very particular kind, the kind that should make every business family stop and think.

There is a pleasing irony in the fact that one of England's most acclaimed sparkling wine estates was, not so long ago, growing iceberg lettuces. Read more of their journey.

Specialising in authentic, products ranging from artisan flatbreads and savouries to handmade confectionery, Dina Foods has grown from humble restaurant beginnings into a multinational supplier with a reputation built on craftsmanship, consistency and care.

Big Bear has grown from a specialist vacuum forming operation into one of the UK's most respected thermoforming companies, producing large-format plastic components for customers across agriculture, construction, automotive, leisure and beyond.

Hendy Group continues to strengthen its position as one of the UK’s leading automotive retail businesses, combining significant scale with the enduring values of a fifth-generation, family-run organisation.

As Rowlinsons marks its centenary, the story of the business stands as a powerful example of how a family firm can evolve, diversify and endure, while remaining true to its roots. The Rowlinson story begins with determination and hard work. James Rowlinson left school at the age of just twelve and found employment sweeping floors for a timber merchant. His work ethic and aptitude soon saw him rise through the ranks to become a timber salesman. By the early 1920s, he had made

While family ownership can be found in almost every sector, certain parts of the global economy have proved particularly fertile ground for multigenerational endurance.

In the heart of Cheltenham, tucked along Fairview Road, stands a business that has quietly outlasted empires, economic swings and the relentless march of modern retail.

A feature detailing a number of long-standing, family-owned British breweries who continue not only to survive, but to thrive.

Firms such as AW Hainsworth, Johnston’s of Elgin and the historic Macnaughton Group demonstrate that, for certain enterprises, longevity is woven into their very fabric.

Whether producing whisky, rum, brandy or gin, family distilleries have woven themselves into the cultural, economic and social fabric of their regions

Dr Hannah MacKechnie, managing director and co-founder of Radfield Home Care, reflects on building a national care franchise from its roots in Shropshire.

On a quiet industrial estate in east Leeds, among warehouses and ring roads, a familiar glow still flickers.

In an industry often driven by short-term contracts and shifting ownership, Bagnalls stands out as a rare constant. Founded in 1875 and still family-owned nearly 150 years later, Bagnalls is one of the UK’s most respected names in its field.

South Korea’s economic story in the latter half of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first is often told in terms of its chaebols — large family-controlled conglomerates such as Samsung, Hyundai, LG, SK, and Lotte. Yet family businesses in South Korea are much more than the chaebol giants; they permeate the entire spectrum of the economy, from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in provincial towns to globally competitive exporters, and their influence extends far bey

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Nestled in the heart of Paisley, a town just outside of Glasgow, lies one of Scotland’s most enduring names in recruitment: Stafffinders....