Family Business United is delighted to announce the family firms that are in the running for the National Family Business of the Year...

The Autumn Budget introduced significant changes to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) system, specifically affecting how Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) apply to family-owned businesses. These reforms are expected to have a major impact on family businesses and farms across the UK, particularly those with multi-generational ownership. With 5 million family firms in the UK employing more than 15 million people and contributing over £200 billion a

The latest survey by Family Business United has highlighted the key challenges family business leaders are tackling in boardrooms across...

Bagnalls, based in Cleckheaton celebrates 150 years as a family run and managed business on March 13th, 2025. Originally established in...

Succession planning has always been a difficult topic for many due to the need to confront issues around death and the loss of someone special who has passed. But as the saying goes, ‘there is nothing more certain than death and taxes,’ and the proposed Budget has put the spotlight firmly on family businesses and in particular, Inheritance Tax on the passing of shares from one generation to the next. Ownership succession and the implications are now firmly on the family busin

Family Business United has been active in challenging the revisions in the Autumn Budget given their impact on the family business sector, especially with regards the changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief. We are keen to continue to amplify the family business voice and to quantify the impact and the challenges the changes are creating. To that end, please share your thoughts in the survey below. Your opinion matters as we need to show those w

Taking place in London on March 19, our flagship family business event brings the UK family business sector together to celebrate the...

Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO was delighted to be invited to represent our family business community as a guest of the Prime Minister at...

A family business is more than work—it's a passion passed down, a shared dream, and a bond that grows stronger with each and every generation, each one seeking to pass the business on to the next generation in a better condition than the one they inherited. In fact, family businesses are the engine room of the national economy, with around 5 million family firms employing around 14 million people. They can be found in all corners of the country and in virtually every sector

Family businesses are more than just commercial enterprises—they are the lifeblood of economies, the anchors of communities, and the...

Family Business United has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to voice the concern of the family business sector in light of the changes announced in the Autumn Budget following discussions with numerous members and consultation with other members of our community. Further letters were sent to other key figures including Kemi Badenoch MP, the leader of the Opposition. As Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United explains, "As the CEO of Family Business

As part of the ongoing #FamilyBusinessMatters campaign, in light of announcements in the Autumn Budget, Family Business United ('FBU') is...

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, Stobo Castle Health Spa stands as a majestic symbol of history, luxury, and rejuvenation and is now recognised as one of the most renowned destination spas in the UK. The story of Stobo Castle’s transformation into a wellness retreat is one of vision, perseverance, and a deep respect for the history that has shaped it. Paul Andrews spoke to Stephen Winyard and his wife Mandy, the current owners of Stobo Castle and the next

Family business leaders across the nation are struggling to come to terms with the devastating impact that the recent Budget will have on...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget promises greater investment in innovation but some of the proposed changes are already causing concern...

Here at Family Business United we are delighted to announce the launch of our second 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 managing nepotism in family firms, shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations and the case for the next gene

The James Donaldson Group, one of Scotland’s longest-standing family businesses, has grown from a small sawmill in Fife into a diversified group of companies that are leaders in timber distribution, manufacturing, and construction. Over its 160+ year history, the company has not only evolved with the times but has also managed to stay true to its roots—a testament to its ability to adapt while remaining grounded in family values. Paul Andrews spoke to Michael Donaldson, Chair

Running a family business offers a unique blend of professional and personal rewards, but it also comes with its own set of challenges...

Family businesses are the backbone of the rural economy in the UK, playing an indispensable role in fostering growth, creating jobs, and...