Family Business United has announced the publication of its latest insight guide, Creating a Family Charter: A Practical Guide to Building Stronger Family Governance, a comprehensive new resource designed to help family businesses establish clear governance, strengthen relationships and prepare confidently for the future. Written by Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United, the guide explores one of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of family bu

Family Business United (FBU), the leading independent platform for the UK family business community, today announces the launch of The Family Business Glossary, a comprehensive new reference guide bringing together over 240 terms covering governance, succession, ownership, family dynamics and leadership. Family business is a world with its own vocabulary. Terms such as charter, cousin consortium and third generation curse are used often within the sector, yet they are rarely

Wealthy UK-based families are increasingly considering the Channel Islands as a “near-shore, offshore” option as they reassess where they live, work and structure their affairs following the abolition of non-dom status.

Family Business United has congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and has called on the new administration to place the family business community at the heart of its plans for economic growth. Mr Burnham was appointed on Monday 20 July 2026, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer, who stepped down as Labour leader and Prime Minister in June. The former Mayor of Greater Manchester, who won the Makerfield seat in a by election in June, has pl

One of the world's leading champions of family enterprise has today launched a landmark Pledge that enables family businesses everywhere to publicly affirm the principles that set them apart: stewardship, people, community, integrity, sustainability, heritage and the sharing of knowledge. Family Business United has today launched the Family Business Pledge: a voluntary commitment open to family firms of every size, sector and generation that want to stand together and demonst

Today's end-of-life vehicles contain the critical materials needed to build tomorrow's electric vehicles, making their recovery vital to the UK's industrial future.

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.

A pioneering pilot led by independent environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has demonstrated how sustained behaviour change activity can improve both the physical environment and people’s perceptions of their local area.

Family Business United is encouraging family business owners, leaders and representatives across the UK to join them in sending a letter to the soon to be appointed Prime Minister seeking a full reversal, or at least a review and consultation, on the damaging implications of the changes to Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief on the long-term sustainability of multigenerational family businesses. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United

Digger maker JCB threw the biggest birthday bash in its history at the weekend as more than 23,000 employees and their families partied to performances by Robbie Williams and Alex James.

Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has been named Supreme Champion Family Business of the Year at the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026.

A retired Staffordshire firefighter is digging deep for the Poppy Appeal — by launching a JCB-themed badge to raise vital funds.

Little’s Chauffeur Drive, proudly celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026, has introduced bespoke Mercedes-Benz Grand Tourer Sprinters to its fleet.

Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of the Family Business Apprentice Employers Report 2026, the UK's only annual report dedicated to understanding the role that family businesses play in employing and developing apprentices. As the backbone of the UK economy, family firms have a long-standing reputation for investing in people, developing talent and creating opportunities across generations. Apprenticeships remain a vital part of that commitment, helpi

HMG Paints, the UK’s leading independent paint manufacturer, is proud to announce its participation in the international ‘Cool Roofs. Smarter Choice.’ campaign.

UK manufacturers are losing ground to global competitors, the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest Trade Snapshot report displays worrying signs of a downturn in the UK’s food and drink exports.

British engineering giant JCB has successfully completed UK testing of its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax car – reaching 208mph and clearing the way for its world land speed record attempt at Bonneville next month.

Hayman’s has launched a Duty Free exclusive to celebrate Heathrow’s 80th anniversary.

Hendy Group will be the headline sponsor of the 2026 Salisbury Motor Show, an annual event which attracts hundreds of classic, modified and performance vehicles for a family-friendly day out. Now in its fifth year, the show will this year take place on Sunday 21 June once again take over the Market Square in the heart of town.

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,