More than one in five (22%) SMEs fear they could be forced out of business over problems paying tax bills in the next five years, new research1 from Premium Credit, a leading provider of finance for businesses, shows.

A groundbreaking collaboration will give local councils, theme parks, developers and other global attractions unprecedented insight into when products require repair, alongside detailed information on materials.

Family Business United is delighted to share the film from the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026, an evening that saw the family business sector come together to celebrate the significant contribution of family businesses to the UK economy.

HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer in the paint and coatings industry, has recently been recognised at The Family Business United Awards 2026, as the Manchester-based business have been crowned as The People's Choice Award Winner for The North of England & Northern Ireland.

A pioneering pilot led by independent environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has demonstrated how sustained behaviour change activity can improve both the physical environment and people’s perceptions of their local area.

Family Business United is encouraging family business owners, leaders and representatives across the UK to join them in sending a letter to the soon to be appointed Prime Minister seeking a full reversal, or at least a review and consultation, on the damaging implications of the changes to Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief on the long-term sustainability of multigenerational family businesses. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United

Award-winning hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced plans to welcome The Douglas Hotel into the business, marking another milestone in the group’s growing accommodation offering.

Digger maker JCB threw the biggest birthday bash in its history at the weekend as more than 23,000 employees and their families partied to performances by Robbie Williams and Alex James.

Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has been named Supreme Champion Family Business of the Year at the National Family Business of the Year Awards 2026.

A retired Staffordshire firefighter is digging deep for the Poppy Appeal — by launching a JCB-themed badge to raise vital funds.

Solar shading manufacturer Caribbean used its first appearance at Clerkenwell Design Week to meet architects, designers and specifiers and discuss a range of live projects.

Say hello to the new Albany range and get ready to achieve exceptional results on every job.

The Brewers Group have been awarded the Menopause Friendly Accreditation. Brewers are proud to be recognised for this accreditation which reflects a commitment to making workplace adjustments and changing the lived experience of menopause in the workplace.

James Cowper Kreston are pleased to announce the appointment of Katy Rabindran as Business Tax Partner, based in our Oxford office.

The Munnelly Group has announced the appointment of Matt Duck to the position of Group Board Director – People & Culture, in a move which will see him lead the company’s People and Culture function across all eight of its brands.

One of Cumbria’s leading independent accountancy firms, Lamont Pridmore, is urging small and medium-sized businesses across Cumbria and the North West and beyond to take a closer look at finances beyond the summer.

Recent government announcements highlight a clear shift in the UK’s innovation landscape.

Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of the Family Business Apprentice Employers Report 2026, the UK's only annual report dedicated to understanding the role that family businesses play in employing and developing apprentices. As the backbone of the UK economy, family firms have a long-standing reputation for investing in people, developing talent and creating opportunities across generations. Apprenticeships remain a vital part of that commitment, helpi

Last week, HMRC announced a significant update to its plans for the mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind, introducing a phased implementation from April 2027.

HMG Paints, the UK’s leading independent paint manufacturer, is proud to announce its participation in the international ‘Cool Roofs. Smarter Choice.’ campaign.