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Family Business United Spotlights Rising Talent For NAW2026
Family Business United (FBU) has launched a nationwide campaign to highlight the contribution of apprentices working within family-owned firms as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Feb 103 min read


Leeds Jukebox Manufacturer Keeps Nostalgia Alive In Today’s Digital Age
On a quiet industrial estate in east Leeds, among warehouses and ring roads, a familiar glow still flickers.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 264 min read


A Yorkshire Family Firm Painting A Future Built On Heritage
In an industry often driven by short-term contracts and shifting ownership, Bagnalls stands out as a rare constant. Founded in 1875 and still family-owned nearly 150 years later, Bagnalls is one of the UK’s most respected names in its field.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 233 min read


Spinks Unveils New Innovative Mattress
Leading British spring and comfort technology manufacturer, Spinks, has announced the launch of a new range of innovative pocket cores, marking a significant step forward in environmentally conscious mattress component design.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 122 min read


Bagnalls Delivers External Decorating Upgrade At Watling JCB
Bagnalls has successfully completed an external decorating project at the Watling JCB Peterborough branch.

Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Jan 92 min read


Updated Decoration For The Music Room At The British Academy
Bagnalls has completed an extensive programme of internal redecoration works within the Music Room at the British Academy, an elegant space styled in the manner of Louis XVI.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Invaluable Support For Bagnalls From Dulux’s Apprenticeship Levy
Bagnalls is delighted to announce a new milestone in its long-standing relationship with Dulux and parent company AkzoNobel.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Regal Foods Acquires Iconic Soft Drink Brand Suncrest
Yorkshire-based food and drink manufacturer Regal Food Products Group Plc is proud to announce the acquisition of the iconic soft drink...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Raskelf Group Appoints National Sales Manager
Sleep specialist Raskelf Group has appointed a National Sales Manager following the completion of a million-pound factory extension....

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 8, 20252 min read


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...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Heritage Meets Haute Couture As Joshua Kane Chooses Hainsworth Fabrics
Joshua Kane, an independent British fashion designer, has chosen Hainsworth woollen fabrics to create some key garments in his new...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Bagnalls Receives Prestigious Princess Royal Training Award During Its 150th Anniversary Year
National painting contractor, Bagnalls, has received a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for its long-standing Painting and...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Regal Expands Baklawa Range
Regal Foods is set to boost its popular Baklawa range with the launch of three innovative, trend-inspired flavours: Dubai Style...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Renewed Approval For Baffle Curtains From Power Plastics
Yorkshire-based manufacturer Power Plastics has been granted a renewed five-year approval by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Family Firm Supports World’s Largest Passivhaus School with Sustainable Landscaping
P1 Contractors Ltd, one of Scotland’s leading landscape construction specialists, has successfully completed the soft landscaping works...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 9, 20252 min read


New Dementia Friendly Garden For Coronation Park In Cramlington
Brambledown Landscape Services Ltd and Johnsons Nurseries have recently collaborated on the delivery of a new dementia-friendly garden at...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Arco's Net Zero Targets Receive Validation
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has become the safety industry’s first participant in the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 19, 20251 min read


Bagnalls Commissions The UK’s First Bib & Brace For Female Decorators
Bagnalls has had a passion for painting since 1875 and now the national decorating contractors are changing the game for female...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Leonard Curtis Secures Commercial Mortgage Deal For Indie Restaurant
Leonard Curtis has secured a commercial mortgage deal for Devrim Zana, an independent restaurant in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Trading...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Heritage Textile Manufacturer Investments In Sustainability
AW Hainsworth, a 242-year-old woollen mill based in Pudsey, has made a substantial investment in its sustainability strategy and...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 22, 20253 min read
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