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Windermere Dragon Boat Paddlers On Tour In France
A charitable team of Windermere dragon boat racers has travelled to France to take part in an international festival.
Aug 24


Scottish Hotel And Leisure Group Celebrates 30 Years Of Award-Winning Success
One of Scotland's leading family-run hotel and leisure groups is celebrating three decades of award-winning success on the Ayrshire coast this month.
Aug 20


Kent Icons Join Forces As Shepherd Neame Partners Margate Seaside
Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is joining forces with one of Kent’s most iconic entertainment venues, becoming official drinks partner of the historic Margate Winter Gardens.
Aug 20


Bath Rugby And St Austell Brewery Strengthen Partnership
Bath Rugby and St Austell Brewery have entered the next phase of their long-standing partnership, marked by major bar refurbishments across the Tribute Stand to elevate the matchday experience.
Aug 18


Islay Rum Launches In Germany Following Kirsch Import Distribution Deal
The Islay Spirits Company, producer of The Original Islay Rum and the island's first dedicated rum distillery, has agreed a distribution partnership with Kirsch Import, one of Germany's leading premium spirits importers.
Aug 18


Increase In Permanent Hiring Expected Before Year End
More than one-third of UK employers plan to increase permanent hiring before the end of the year according to the latest research.
Aug 17


Turcan Connell Appoints Graham Webster As New Legal Director
Graham Webster has joined Turcan Connell in Glasgow as a Legal Director in their Business Law team.
Aug 17


Family Business Matters: New Book Tackles Challenges Facing Family Firms
Family Business United is delighted to announce the publication of Family Business Matters by founder and CEO Paul Andrews.
Aug 15


Lidl GB Commits Investment For British Berry As Demand Soars
Lidl GB has announced a £500 million sourcing investment in the British berry industry, pledging to increase the volume of UK-grown berries amid rising demand for healthy, home-grown produce.
Aug 13


Hydrogen-Powered JCB Hydromax Sets World Land Speed Record
British engineering giant JCB has set a new world land speed record of 406.320 mph with its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax.
Aug 12


Showroom Sprints And Musical-Theatre Flair Help NK Motors Go Viral
A Nottinghamshire motor dealership has gone viral after stepping up its social media content and clocking up millions of views for its light-hearted videos.
Aug 11


Brewers Eastleigh Is Now Open
Ready for store exclusive offers, all the best decorating brands under one roof and an expert team on hand to serve all your decorating needs? Well, Brewers Eastleigh is now open.
Aug 11


£10M-Plus Estates Drive Bulk Of Rise In Latest IHT Liability Figures
Estates worth more than £10m appear to have driven the vast majority of the latest rise in inheritance tax liabilities, according to analysis by Irwin Mitchell.
Aug 11


Phased Retirement Need To Be Reflected In Financial Planning
Cumbrian accountancy firm Lamont Pridmore is urging business owners and high earners to plan their transition into retired life.
Aug 11


Finalists Revealed For 2026 Family Business Lifetime Achievement Awards
Family Business United (FBU) has announced the finalists for the Family Business Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, recognising individuals whose contribution to their family businesses and to the wider sector has been exceptional. The award celebrates a lifetime of dedication, leadership and impact, honouring individuals who have shaped their businesses across generations and who continue to inspire the family business community. This year's finalists are: Gerald Bloom - Owner
Aug 11


JCB Hydromax Powers To FIA Record Attempt
JCB's hydrogen-powered Hydromax streamliner clinched an SCTA speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats – reaching 368.347mph at the world's leading land speed racing event.
Aug 7


Shepherd Neame Marks Extended Bromley FC Partnership
Supporters returning to Bromley Football Club for the new football season will be able to enjoy a newly refurbished Ravens' Nest bar, following significant investment by independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame.
Aug 7


Family Businesses Write To Prime Minister Over BPR/APR Changes
Family Business United (FBU) has written to the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, calling for an urgent and substantive review of the changes made to Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR). The letter, sent on behalf of FBU and family business owners from across the UK, was posted today. Collectively the signatories generate an annual turnover of £2.4 billion, employ 17,162 people and have been trading for a combined 4,278 years, a str
Aug 6


New Chapter Begins For Mayfair's Oldest Surviving Pub
Mayfair's oldest surviving pub is set to begin an exciting new chapter as the Coach and Horses undergoes a major refurbishment designed to enhance the customer experience while preserving the character and heritage that have defined it for almost 300 years.
Aug 5


Spa Resort To Help Historic Seaplane Display Take Flight
A highly popular aviation display is returning to Windermere this September in a partnership between a spa hotel resort and the flight crew of the historic seaplane, Waterbird.
Aug 5

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