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Regulation-Legislation


Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
Survey reveals overwhelming dissatisfaction among the UK’s family business community with the level of government support for the sector.
Oct 28, 2025


Industrial Strategy Set To Bring Investment Boost
The announcement of a long term industrial strategy is set to bring immediate benefits to the UK economy.
Oct 27, 2025


Retirement Incomes Could Increase By 60% With 'Collective' Pension Schemes
Millions of workers across the UK could see their pensions increase by up to 60% as new regulations for Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes are set to be laid.
Oct 23, 2025


House Of Lords Wants Your Views On Inheritance Tax, APR & BPR Changes
Family Business United continues to amplify the family business voice and respond to the needs of our members in challenging the recent...
Sep 19, 2025


APR/BPR Update
It is a while since we shared an update on the ongoing changes/lobbying activities with regards the changes announced in the last Budget and we have been asked for an update so here we go. We continue to speak to as many people as possible to share the family business perspective and impact of the changes to inheritance tax rules and in particular APR and BPR but sadly we are not in a position to offer much in the way of positivity at this moment in time. Sorry. The farming
Sep 9, 2025


Two Tiers Of Capital Gains Tax Could Hit Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are at risk of being fined for incorrect Capital Gains Tax payments due to an issue with HMRC’s software, a tax specialist...
Aug 21, 2025


Company Owners Facing Increased Capital Gains Tax Burden
Business owners are being advised to carefully consider the structure of their companies, particularly if they are looking to sell. This...
Aug 18, 2025


Stealth Tax? Wealth Tax? What Could Fill The £22 Billion Black Hole?
Martin Lindsey, Head of Advice at FBU Partner Brooks Macdonald , details the plans that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could announce in the Autumn Budget on 30 October and stresses the need to act fast. The £22 Billion Budget Black Hole Is To Fall On The Broadest Shoulders Households have been warned to expect a disappointing budget, especially those perceived to have the broadest shoulders. Ahead of the government's plans to unveil its tax and spending decisions in the Autumn Bud
Oct 10, 2024


New Reporting Rules Impacting Sustainability Reporting
Almost half of companies (46) in the FTSE 100 made prior year adjustments to their previously reported climate and sustainability metrics this year, according to analysis by Deloitte. Deloitte’s analysis looked at the climate and sustainability disclosures in the most recently published annual and/or sustainability reports as of 31 December 2023. Of the restatements made, 89% related to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) metrics, with the remainder (11%) comprised of a variety of
Sep 11, 2024


The Business Case For Better UK Paternity Laws
It’s no secret that more and more of us are choosing not to have children. The UK birth rate has declined to the lowest levels in over a decade, while the average age of parents has hit a record high. It’s an issue that economists and some politicians are beginning to sweat over, concerned about the future implications this will have on employment and the UK economy. It’s left many wondering what key factors are causing younger generations to choose not to have children, or
Jun 27, 2024

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