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.

Award-winning Scottish hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced that The Bonnie Badger will return to its historic name, The Golf Inn, as the much-loved Gullane venue prepares for a major transformation.

Family Business United is delighted to celebrate the success of family-owned dairy producer Tims Dairy, which has secured new accolades at the 2026 Great Taste Awards.

GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s largest independent hire company, has again been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

Inheritance Tax liabilities have passed £7bn for the first time, according to new HMRC figures out today which show the growing pressure on families, business owners and high-net-worth individuals. The latest Inheritance Tax liabilities statistics show that tax liabilities created in respect of the 2023 to 2024 tax year reached £7.03bn, up £330m, or 5%, on the previous year. The proportion of UK deaths resulting in an IHT charge also increased to 4.72%, the highest level si

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

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its latest statistics on workplace pension participation and savings trends.

The future of a popular North Curry village pub has been secured after St Austell Brewery acquired The Bird in Hand.

OHS (Online Home Shop Limited), the family-owned e-commerce homeware retailer based in Worsley, Greater Manchester, has reported record gross sales of £100 million for 2026.

Hendy Foundation, the independent charity affiliated with leading car dealer business Hendy Group, has confirmed that eight charities will benefit from more than £16,000 raised through its fundraising efforts in the first half of 2026.

Yorkshire Baking Co. has unveiled its fresh new look ahead of Yorkshire Day on 1st August 2026.

Higher rates of top income tax in Scotland are driving high earners to consider commuting to well paid jobs from England, according to Rathbones Group.

A spa resort on Windermere is playing host to an award-winning ‘artist in residence’ who will be available to talk to visitors and guests about his on-site exhibition.

Visitors to the third annual South Coast Wine Festival at Highcliffe Castle (14-16 August) will have the opportunity to check out the latest and greatest premium all-terrain models in the Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender ranges.

Glasgow-headquartered family investment business has expanded its team to support the company’s growth ambitions.

Crieff Hydro has secured planning permission for Padel Barn, a new three-court indoor padel facility at its flagship Perthshire resort, with the courts due to open in Early September.

Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Faversham Hop Festival as principal sponsor for this year’s event.

Edinburgh and Glasgow | Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups and one of the largest in Scotland, has called for a renewed focus on Scotland’s long-term economic competitiveness to attract investment, skilled professionals and entrepreneurs.