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A Resounding Scottish Engineering Success Story
Zappshelter has become one of Britain’s most distinctive engineering success stories in the field of industrial shelters
Nov 13, 2025


Fourth Global Family Business Think Tank Report Published
Family Business United has published its fourth Global Family Business Think Tank results with expert insights from around the world.
Nov 11, 2025


Family Business United Launches New Insight Guide To Legacy
New guide on the weight of legacy and the components of legacy in the context of family businesses launched.
Nov 10, 2025


Family Business Growth Expectations Dip And Leadership Transition Looms
Cautious family business outlook aligns with wider concerns expressed across the sector in this year’s survey.
Oct 28, 2025


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


Economic Pressures And Regulation Top The 2025 Family Business Agenda
Survey respondents highlighted a broad range of economic, operational, and generational concerns on their family business agenda.
Oct 28, 2025


Family Business Sentiment Falls As Uncertainty Grows
Seventy per cent (70%) of respondents said they feel less optimistic about their business prospects compared to last year
Oct 28, 2025


The UK Family Business Census
Family Business United is delighted to launch a new campaign to help quantify the extent of the family business sector across the UK - The UK Family Business Census.
Oct 15, 2025


The Enduring Importance Of Family Businesses In Australia
In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian commerce, one pillar remains remarkably steadfast: the family business. Often passed down...
Oct 7, 2025


A Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie
Arbikie stands as far more than just a distillery. It is the embodiment of a family’s deep-rooted connection to the land.
Oct 7, 2025


The Family Business Lifetime Achievement Awards 2025 Film
Take a look at the short film that encapsulates the essence of the family business community at our 2025 National Family Business Dinner which incorporated the Family Business Lifetime Achievement Awards. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United, organisers of these awards adds, "This is always an incredible evening where the community comes together to celebrate some incredible individuals, family and non-family members, who have dedicated a lifetime of com
Oct 7, 2025


Why Family Businesses Remain The Beating Heart Of Italy
When you think of Italy, your mind might instantly wander to rolling Tuscan hills, plates of handmade pasta, a gondola in Venice or the...
Oct 3, 2025


Global Perceptions Of Family Firms & What Makes Them Special
Across continents and cultures, the term family business evokes a sense of familiarity, trust, and enduring values. From the corner shops...
Sep 26, 2025


The Heritage, Resilience & Economic Might Of American Family Firms
In a country often associated with innovation, disruption, and corporate scale, the quiet resilience of family-owned businesses is easy...
Sep 24, 2025


Why Family Businesses Benefit From Mindful Leaders
Family businesses are unlike any other form of enterprise. They are often built on legacies, shared identities, and deeply personal...
Sep 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


Future Proofing Your Family Business Management Programme Launched
Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of a new Family Business Management Programme in association with Brunel...
Sep 10, 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


Nicholson’s Pub Collection & St Austell Brewery Unite To Support Homelessness Charity
Two leading British pub businesses have joined forces to raise money for a charity dedicated to helping people break the cycle of...
Sep 3, 2025


Replin By Hainsworth Marks 80 Years Of Manufacturing Transport Textiles
Replin by Hainsworth, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for aviation and transport interiors, is celebrating 80 years since the business...
Sep 3, 2025

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