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Rise Of ‘Shadow AI’ Sparks Security And Compliance Concerns
The digital product studio commissioned Censuswide to survey 500 managers, directors and C-suite executives within UK businesses. It found that almost half (48%) know or suspect that employees in their organisation are using AI tools that have not been officially approved.
Apr 9


Over Half Of UK Business Leaders Fear Becoming Obsolete
More than two thirds of senior decision-makers within UK businesses experience work-related stress on a weekly basis, with concerns about remaining relevant and competent commonplace, according to new research by Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS).
Mar 31


Gebrüder Weiss Launches Fifth GWcycles Season
Gebrüder Weiss kicks off the fifth edition of its international cycling campaign “GWcycles.”
Mar 31


The LEGO Foundation And LEGO Group Support New Phase Of Global Initiative
The LEGO Group welcomed the launch of a new three-year phase of the Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) initiative focused on well-being centred digital game development practices, led by UNICEF and funded by the LEGO Foundation.
Mar 30


Research Shows Hidden Emotional Risks Threaten Family Firm Legacy
Veritage International has published a new global research report highlighting significant, often overlooked risks facing business families during wealth and ownership transitions.
Mar 27


Building Resilience Will Be Key For Family Business To Cope
Nearly three quarters (73%) of family business owners are concerned about the impact of upcoming policy and tax changes on both their business and family plans, such as succession, according to research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth.
Mar 24


New STEP Barometer Spotlights Global Trends In Family Wealth
The report highlights the value of expertise in a complex world and reveals the key challenges, trends and priorities facing family wealth and succession advisors and their clients globally.
Mar 16


Research Shows Women Invest, But Confidence Holds Them Back
Women are just as likely as men to plan their finances carefully but are significantly less likely to feel confident managing investments, new research from Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups, suggests.
Mar 10


Research Reveals Entrepreneurs Act Early As Tax Changes Approach
Entrepreneurs across the UK are racing to reshape their financial strategies ahead of expected tax and policy changes, according to research from Brown Shipley, the UK wealth manager and subsidiary of Quintet Private Bank.
Mar 10


Industry Urges Government To Step Up Pace Of Bold Skills Reforms
Britain’s manufacturers are urging the Government to be far bolder on the pace of skills reforms or, risk the future success of the Industrial Strategy being left on the starting grid.
Mar 9


Leading A Family Firm Is Getting More Complex
A new survey has found that UK business leaders are struggling with the increasing complexity of their roles.
Mar 5


Leadership Misalignment ‘Holding Back Business Growth’
Leadership misalignment and a culture of risk aversion are holding back responsiveness of UK businesses, according to latest research from Menzies LLP.
Feb 23


UK Manufacturing Output Decline Slows In Quarter To February
Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to February, though at a slower pace than in January – according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS).
Feb 22


New Investigating The Future CEO Report Reveals Key Challenges
A new report from Livingston James in association with EY - Investigating the Future CEO, exposes an important leadership and technology adoption challenge for organisations across Scotland.
Feb 18


UK Firms Unprepared For AI According To Latest Research
Ninety-three per cent of scale-up founders do not believe the UK workforce is adequately prepared for widespread AI adoption, according to new research.
Feb 13


Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Drives IT Hiring Surge Across UK
New research from international recruitment firm, Robert Half, has revealed that nearly half (45%) of UK employers are planning to increase permanent headcount in their IT & Technology functions before the end of 2025. A further 36% are investing in contract professionals to maintain agility and address critical skills shortages in the function, with cybersecurity driving much of the demand. The findings, part of Robert Half’s latest Hiring Intentions data, show that while AI
Sep 10, 2025


Family Business Succession Under Pressure
Family business succession under pressure as one in four lack clear heir, new research finds 92% of family business owners want to keep...
Jun 17, 2025


Latest Research Questions If The Next Generation Is Ready
92% of family business owners want to keep their business in the family - but is the next generation ready? A vast majority of family business owners in the UK, 92%, intend to pass their business down to the next generation. However, new research suggests that many may not be preparing their successors adequately for the transition. A recent survey by Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth of over 500 UK family business owners highlights significant challenges in succession planni
Mar 25, 2025


Family Business United Launches Inaugural Global Think Tank Findings
Here at Family Business United we are delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural Global Family Business Think Tank Report which summarises the thoughts of over 100 leading family business owners, experts and advisers from around the world on specific topics that will help to shape family business discussions and strategies going forward including thoughts on board diversity, future roles of women in family business, purpose, values, storytelling and governance to name
Aug 6, 2024


Friction Is Not Holding Up Financial Success For Family Firms
Family friction isn’t holding back the UK’s large family-run businesses according to the latest research from Investec Wealth & Investment (UK). Key Findings: Nearly 80% of large family-run businesses admit to bust-ups over entitlements and individual opinions But more than nine out of 10 say profit margins have increased in the past two years and 89% say the business keeps costs under control Around 4.8 million businesses are family-run, and they are estimated to contribute
Jun 5, 2024

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