Family Business United is proud to announce the launch of Bitesize , its new official digital magazine, created to deliver timely insight, inspiration and practical thinking for the family business community. Published three times a year and distributed widely across the Family Business United network and the broader family business ecosystem, Bitesize has been designed as an accessible and engaging resource for family business owners, leaders, next-generation members and pro

Independent insurance broker, TL Dallas, has appointed Cara Mackenzie as its new regional placement manager for Scotland.

Retail sales volumes dropped at a rapid pace in the year to March, marking the quickest decline since April 2020 – according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey.

GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, has strengthened the technical expertise within its lifting division with three team members achieving Appointed Person certification.

Solar shading firm Caribbean Blinds marked the recent Global Shading Day by highlighting the growing need for effective sun protection in homes and workplaces across the UK.

The LEGO Group has revealed plans for a solar park at its U.S. factory, LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

The UK’s leading baby mattress manufacturer, Nursery Connections, has stepped up its expansion with the £2m acquisition of a major manufacturing facility in Northamptonshire.

Lidl GB is donating a further £110,000 to local charities through its community investment programme.

Family Business United has officially launched the 2026 Family Business Lifetime Achievement Awards, shining a well-deserved spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are the very heart and soul of family businesses across the UK. These prestigious awards celebrate those who have made an enduring impact through a lifetime of dedication to their family firm. From visionary leaders and senior executives to loyal employees and steadfast supporters behind the scenes, the awards

Embracing the latest additive manufacturing technology has accelerated a family-run dental laboratory’s move to a state-of-the-art facility in Macclesfield.

Nearly three quarters (73%) of family business owners are concerned about the impact of upcoming policy and tax changes on both their business and family plans, such as succession, according to research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth.

UK entrepreneurs are confident about their own business prospects in the upcoming tax year, despite pessimism over the wider UK economy, according to new findings from Rathbones.

Cybersecurity expertise has risen to the forefront of the UK’s technology hiring agenda, becoming the most sought after and among the highest paid technical skill sets.

Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer group, has donated nearly £5,000 to The Allendale Centre to help fund a kitchen upgrade.

F.Hinds is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Retailer of the Year (6 stores or more) category at the highly respected UK Jewellery Awards 2026, following a record-breaking number of entries this year.

St Austell Brewery has announced a £25,000 donation to A Band of Brothers (ABOB) Cornwall, a charity transforming the lives of young men through mentorship and long term community support.

Arkell’s Brewery, in partnership with Harlequin Group, have created a fantastic new play area for the local community!

A scented candle making workshop organised by two Lake District businesses has inspired a new recipe which has been adopted by a local spa resort.

Leading safety experts Arco have launched a powerful awareness campaign in the heart of Sheffield to highlight the growing threat of “silent killer” silicosis to workers across the UK.

As the government sets out which food, feed and farm practices it expects will be aligned with the EU as part of the future SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) Agreement, the NFU is calling for sufficient transition measures so farmers, growers and markets can effectively prepare for any changes that result from the Agreement.