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Using Life Insurance For Inheritance Tax Planning
Are you worried about your family’s financial future? Recent UK Autumn Budget changes have raised concerns for business owners,...

Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
Dec 2, 20247 min read


The Future Of Pensions For Family Businesses
Family Business United is delighted to be working with our friends and partners at Western Pension Solutions who are investigating the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Is This The End Of The Road For BPR And APR?
Perhaps the biggest surprise in the Budget was the extent of the restrictions imposed on two valuable inheritance tax reliefs, being...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 18, 20246 min read


Over £1.3 Billion NIC Hit For UK Family Businesses
The increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions is a significant cost for the family business sector which collectively...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Inheritance Tax And Family Businesses
The recent Budget introduced a key change to Business Property Relief (a form of Inheritance Tax relief) which could adversely affect...

Gavin Birchall - Partner, Head of Tax & Trusts at Birketts
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Executive Pay In Family Business: Striking The Right Balance
As family-owned companies grow, they face increasingly complex challenges, and none may be as important as the issue of executive...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Patient Capital Offers Measured Approach For Family Firms Facing The Path Ahead
For family businesses, the question of “what’s next?” can be as complex as it is personal. Many families are currently weighing whether...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Nov 6, 20244 min read


Choosing Between Generational Transition & Exit In Family Businesses
Family businesses across the UK are now at a more pressing crossroads, with recent changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Oct 31, 20245 min read


Breaking Down The Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the much-anticipated Autumn Budget, outlining the government’s plans to address the nation’s...

Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
Oct 31, 20246 min read


The Commercial Importance Of Carbon Reduction Plans For Family Businesses
Do you really need a carbon reduction plan? In 2024, the answer for UK family businesses is a resounding yes – and not just because...

Joe Oughtred - Founder & Director, AXIOM
Oct 18, 20244 min read


Time To Take Your Pension Lump Sum?
Martin Lindsey, Head of Advice at FBU Partner Brooks Macdonald , provides his thoughts for people considering withdrawing their pension...

Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
Oct 18, 20244 min read


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...

Martin Lindsey - Head of Advice, Brooks Macdonald
Oct 10, 20249 min read


The Finance Director: Often The First Non-Family Executive Appointment
Family businesses are known for their deep-rooted values, strong heritage, and long-term vision. When it comes to bringing in the first...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Sep 25, 20243 min read


The Impact Of Owner Interference On Non-Family CEO Performance
In any business, let alone a family or founder-owned business, the role of a CEO is both multifaceted and demanding. As the driving force...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Jun 4, 20243 min read


Challenges & Opportunities Facing UK Businesses
In this article we are going to delve into what the key challenges and opportunities facing UK businesses are. The typical economic cycle...

Henrietta Walker, Head of Investment Specialist Team, Brooks Macdonald
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Attracting Executive Talent To Your Family Business With Storytelling
The headlines in the War for Talent are dominated by corporate giants and tech start-ups but family businesses often possess a unique...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Feb 26, 20243 min read


How Non-Family NEDs Are Resolving Conflict in Family Firms
Family businesses are often hailed for their tight-knit culture and shared values, but they are not immune to conflict. In fact,...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Why Sustainability Is Integral To Successful Family Businesses
Sustainability is an increasingly important topic in the world of business. As concerns surrounding the planet and climate change...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20234 min read
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