The UK manufacturing sector endured another challenging period in the quarter to October, with output and orders falling sharply, sentiment deteriorating and investment plans cut back sharply, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, with small business owners already worried about the prospect of tax hikes, 53% of UK small business owners say they need to secure funding or finance in order to invest in growth plans for 2026.

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -20%), extending a run of negative predictions that began in late 2024, according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator.

Family Business United has published its fourth Global Family Business Think Tank results with expert insights from around the world.

Spectrum Service Solutions has announced that following a busy summer in Aberdeen, which saw the expansion of their team and the provision of services to events.

Social media is no longer just a marketing tool; it is a commercial imperative that can deliver real advantage across branding, customer engagement, recruitment, and sales.

New guide on the weight of legacy and the components of legacy in the context of family businesses launched.

Data sovereignty is becoming an issue for all businesses and is something that the family business sector needs to address as part of their business activities.

Family-owned glass packaging specialist, Croxsons, will make its first appearance at the Vineyard & Winery Show.

Small changes to policies and processes could help SMEs improve their cashflow levels, a senior finance professional has said.

Next week, Hendy Group, one of the UK’s largest independent family-run dealer groups, is celebrating a remarkable anniversary: representing Ford Motor Company in Britain for 115 years.

A new publican has taken on one of Cornwall’s most cherished village pubs, the Polgooth Inn.

One of the oldest family bakers in the East Midlands has unveiled new updated branding and livery to reflect its heritage and quality.

Award-winning fifth-generation British bedmaker since 1840, Harrison Spinks, has announced its debut in Indonesia, launching its renowned British Luxury Collection into one of the country’s leading retailers, Duta Abadi Primantara (DAP).

Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £20.7m contract by the Department for Education to build the new Durham Academy in County Durham, replacing the current Durham Community Business College.

Technology, once seen as the preserve of start-ups and Silicon Valley giants, is now redefining every corner of commerce. Artificial intelligence in particular is forcing even the most established family firms to ask hard questions about their future.

A Winchester farm shop marks its first anniversary with celebration of local produce and community support.

The 2026 National Family Business Of The Year Awards are now open for nominations.

Hendy Group, which operates multiple showrooms across Surrey and is the UK’s largest family-run car dealer business, has been named the UK’s top ‘New Car Retailer’ at this year’s prestigious Autotrader Retailer Awards.