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Tanfield’s Historic Locomotive Shed Gets A Fresh Look
The world’s oldest working railway has received a careful touch-up, as specialist decorators Bagnalls completed a major restoration of Tanfield Railway’s famed locomotive shed — believed to be the oldest still in use anywhere in the world.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 24, 20252 min read


JCB Kicks Off Annual Christmas Toy Appeal To Spread Festive Joy
JCB has launched its fourth annual Christmas Toy Appeal as employees unite to bring festive joy to local children.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20251 min read


Family-Run Startup Grows Into Seven-Figure National Business
A West Yorkshire entrepreneur is approaching a decade in business – celebrating record-breaking growth for his vegetation management company.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20253 min read


CBRE’s Multifamily Index Reports High Occupancy As Sector Recovers
Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has released its UK Multifamily Index, with its findings showing that both rental and capital values have gradually risen over a six-month period, in a sign of recovery for the sector.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Brewers Strengthens Two-Decade Partnership With SASBAH
Brewers is proud to announce its continued support for the Sussex Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SASBAH), supplying all decorating materials needed to decorate their new home

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20252 min read


SMEs Turn To Borrowing For Cashflow
New data reveals firms are pulling back on investment, borrowing more to maintain cashflow, and taking on greater personal financial risk.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20252 min read


French Bedroom Reveals Profits In Record Trading Update
British female-founded furniture brand, French Bedroom, has announced a record breaking year of performance, with revenues up 30% year-on-year and profits increasing fivefold.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20254 min read


Responsible AI Governance Boosts Business Performance
Organisations adopting AI governance measures, specifically real-time monitoring and oversight committees, are far more likely to report improvements in revenue growth, employee satisfaction and cost savings.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Croots Farm Shop Celebrating Two National Accolades
Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots has been named as the regional winner in the 2025 Great British Food Awards.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Leamington Restaurant Makes It Three In A Row At Asian Curry Awards
A Leamington restaurant is celebrating a hat trick of national accolades following the 15th Asian Curry Awards at the weekend.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 20, 20252 min read


UK Business Decisions Lack Complete Data When Made
As many as seven in 10 (71%) high-value decisions made by UK businesses are based on incomplete or partial data, according to a new study from EY.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Frozen Food Distributor Central Foods Appoints Three Members
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has strengthened its team with three new appointments.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Barker And Stonehouse Announce A New Partnership
Leading family-owned furniture retailer, Barker and Stonehouse, is excited to announce a new partnership with award-winning Norwich department store, Jarrolds.

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


Coopers Sales Increase Bucks Beer Market Trend
More Australians are raising a Coopers, with sales of the Australian made and owned beer bucking market trends.

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


Bechtel To Build Major Solar And Storage Project In Texas
Cold Creek facility will generate 430 MW of clean energy for the Texas grid Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management, has been selected by Doral Renewables to design and build the Cold Creek Solar+Storage.

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


Massive Rural Economy Potential Despite Short-Term Challenges
The rural economy has vast potential despite facing several short-term challenges, according to the new President of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Gavin Lane.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Net Zero Goals Harder To Meet Without AI According To New Report
The majority of energy and technology business leaders in the UK believe that without AI it would take longer for their organisation to achieve its net zero goals

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Dina Foods Boosts Manufacturing Capacity
Family run Mediterranean bakery, confectionery and savouries supplier Dina Foods has invested £1m over the last three years in an ongoing programme of manufacturing upgrades, as demand for its authentic foods grows.

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


STEP Urges Government To Reconsider Flawed Inheritance Tax Reform
Ahead of the Budget, STEP, the professional body for trust and estate practitioners, is reiterating the need for the government to reconsider some of its proposals in the Finance Bill 2025-2026.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Family Business United Urges APR & BPR Tax Reform Review
Family Business United (FBU) is calling on the UK Government to urgently rethink proposed changes to inheritance tax reliefs in the Budget.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 18, 20253 min read
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