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Family Business United Launches The 2026 Family Business Top 100
Family Business United has today announced the official launch of the Family Business Top 100 for 2026.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
7 days ago2 min read


Bechtel Secures Contract Extension At Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
Bechtel announced it received a three-year extension from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to continue managing and operating the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
7 days ago3 min read


Shortlists Announced For National Family Business Of The Year 2026
Family Business United is delighted to announce the family firms that are in the running for the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
7 days ago3 min read


Aldi To Strengthen Its Scottish Portfolio With £43M Investment
Aldi is set to continue its expansion in Scotland, with plans to invest more than £43m over the next two years, opening two new stores in Bishopbriggs and Dumbarton in 2026.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
7 days ago2 min read


Campaigning Results In APR/BPR Amendments By Government
Campaigning results in APR/BPR amendments by Government which is welcome but more needs to be done to support family firms.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Accelerating Sustainability Leadership At Arco
Following a year of robust financial results and strategic investment, Arco - the UK and Ireland’s leading safety expert - is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the publication of its annual Sustainability Report.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Family Firm Celebrating 15 Years Supplying M&S In Ireland
Since 2010, the family owned nursery has been providing M&S customers with fresh, great quality poinsettias.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Buzzworks Announces Move Into Accommodation
Award-winning Scottish hospitality operator, Buzzworks, has announced the acquisition of a North Berwick hotel, marking the company’s first move into accommodation as part of its ongoing expansion plans.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Wilkins Group Rounds Off Year Of Giving With Boost For Mansfield Wildlife Rescue
A Nottinghamshire wildlife rescue that cares for everything from mice to deer has received a £1,000 donation from The Wilkins Group, marking the final cheque in the company’s year-long ‘12 Months of Giving’ initiative.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Healthy Meals Help Children Thrive At Wester Common After-School
With almost 40%1 of people in north Glasgow living with food insecurity, three local organisations are stepping in to do their bit to help families in the area.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Lancashire Hotel Celebrates Portuguese Links With Bar Refurbishment
A North Lancashire hotel’s cultural links with Portugal and the production of the country’s renowned Port wines has been brought alive through the modern refurbishment of its bar and lounge.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Aldi Scotland Awards £6,500 To Sports Clubs Across South Scotland
Aldi Scotland has invested £6,500 in seven local sports clubs across South Scotland as part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Expansion Of Truck Fleet At Holdsworth Foods
Holdsworth Foods are expanding their fleet of multi-temp vehicles with 16 new DAF vehicles.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Alan Boswell Group Wins Large Business Of The Year Award
Alan Boswell Group (ABG) are delighted to have been awarded the ‘Large Business of the Year’ at the Eastern Daily Press Business Awards 2025.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 17, 20251 min read


EU Food Exports Drop By Almost A Quarter Compared To Pre-Brexit
Food and drink exports to the EU are down almost a quarter (23.4%) over the last five years when compared to the five-year period prior to Brexit.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Oink! Oink! Hampshire Is Going Crazy For Pigs In Blankets
When it comes to Christmas trimmings, the people of Hampshire know what they want - and shoppers are certainly bringing home the bacon this year with record numbers of pigs in blankets being snapped up from farm shops in Wickham and Winchester.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Family Businesses Unite To Spread Festive Cheer At London Food Parcel Event
The spirit of generosity was alive and well last week as family businesses from across London and the South East came together at Hayman’s of London in Balham

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Furniture Village Doubles Its Footprint At Prologis Park
Furniture Village has opened a state-of-the-art National Distribution Centre at Prologis Park Marston Gate, marking a significant milestone in a year of strong growth and long-term investment.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Alan Boswell Group Wins Insurance Broker Of The Year
Alan Boswell Group has been named ‘Insurance Broker of the Year’ at the prestigious British Insurance Awards 2025.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Sterling Home Unveils Tillicoultry Flagship Store As Ultimate Family Shopping Destination
Sterling Home has revealed its Tillicoultry flagship store’s most breathtaking refurbishment in 50 years.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 15, 20252 min read
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