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Family Business Community Unites At Festive Food Parcel Event In Leeds
The spirit of generosity was in full swing last week as family businesses from across Yorkshire came together at Sound Leisure in Leeds for the annual Family Business Festive Food Parcel event.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Buzzworks Strengthens Culinary Excellence
Buzzworks has announced a corporate sponsorship of The Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB).

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20252 min read


From Coleslaw To Christmas Oats: An Armagh Manufacturer’s Journey With M&S
Co. Armagh-based Avondale Foods has grown from a family farm in Craigavon to one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable food producers.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Contract Hiring Continues To Show Signs Of Resilience
Contrasting trends across the professional staffing sector as businesses navigate ongoing market uncertainty according to latest research.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Don’t Fall Foul Of The Tipping Act
Hospitality and service industry businesses could face fines and the prospect of an employment tribunal if they don’t comply with the Tipping Act

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Windermere Spa Resort Hosts Artist’s Biography Book Launch
The biography of a prominent North West artist has been unveiled at a specially organised book launch at a spa resort on Windermere.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20252 min read


TL Dallas Appoints Head Of Trade Credit
Independent insurance and risk management firm TL Dallas has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Mark Whiteley as head of trade credit.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Businesses Warn Budget Missed Opportunity For Corporation Tax Cut
SMEs say the Chancellor squandered a prime opportunity to ease pressure by cutting corporation tax.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 5, 20253 min read


UK SMEs Switch Off For Christmas, But Cybercriminals Do Not...
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are preparing to switch off for Christmas will leave themselves vulnerable to attack, according to new research.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20252 min read


What Employees Really Want From Their Leaders In 2026
Employees are expecting more clarity, more honesty, and a leadership presence they can actually read.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20253 min read


'The Lidl Effect' Celebrates 1000th Store Milestone
Lidl GB has published its first ever socioeconomic impact report which reveals that it generated £14.5bn in Gross Value Added (GVA) through its operations and supply chain in the financial year 2024 alone.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20253 min read


SME's Borrow More To Pay For Insurance
SMEs are borrowing more to pay for insurance underlining the importance of credit to help with budgeting as premiums increase.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Brewers Louth Supports New Sensory Room With Donation
Brewers Louth donated paint to a remarkable new community project creating sensory rooms for neurodivergent children.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20251 min read


The Family Business Succession Survey
We want to explore the topic and gauge opinion as to how families in business are addressing the challenge of succession planning in our short survey.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Budget Confirms Cryptocurrency Crackdown On 13 Million Taxpayers
Cryptocurrency holders warned after Budget 2025 reiterates that crypto platforms will start recording the gains made on these assets on 1st January 2026, ahead of sharing it with HMRC.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Reeves Offers Token Concession On Inheritance Tax Relief Reforms
Hopes that the government might soften its controversial changes to inheritance tax reliefs for businesses and farms have been largely dashed.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Government Retreats On Day-One Unfair Dismissal Pledge
Family Business United has welcomed the government’s decision to drop plans that would have allowed workers to claim unfair dismissal from their first day in a job.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Farmlay Visit As Part Of ‘Meating Our Potential’ Campaign
Farmlay welcomed North East MSPs and councillors to Cockmuir Farm outside Strichen recently as part of Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) ‘Meating Our Potential’ campaign

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Being Careful What We Wish For From The Technology Revolution
Today's information warfare and technology revolution can be waged by anyone with a laptop and a basic understanding of social media dynamics.
Jamie Dobson - Founder, Container Solutions
Nov 28, 20254 min read


Strawberry Fields For Christmas
A third-generation New Forest family business that sells Christmas trees is marking its 45th consecutive season by giving away free hot drinks to customers at weekends.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 28, 20252 min read
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