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2026 Family Business Road Trip Set To Showcase The Strength And Diversity Of UK Family Firms
Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Family Business Road Trip, a six-week journey across the UK celebrating the innovation, resilience and community impact of family-owned firms.
Apr 32 min read
Built To Last: The Enduring Story Of George Bence & Sons
In the heart of Cheltenham, tucked along Fairview Road, stands a business that has quietly outlasted empires, economic swings and the relentless march of modern retail.
Mar 313 min read
Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 12, 20252 min read
London Stock Exchange Ends A Challenging 2024 On A High
During one of the quietest years on record, the London Stock Exchange was buoyed by the listing of Canal+ in the final quarter of 2024....
Jan 13, 20253 min read
CFOs Expect Further Cost Cutting In 2025
Deloitte ’s latest survey of UK Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) shows that business optimism fell to a two-year low in the fourth...
Jan 13, 20254 min read
Forterro Continues Expansion With BM Group Acquisition
European software provider Forterro has continued its expansion into the window, door and façade industry, with the acquisition of BM...
Jan 10, 20252 min read
New Report Highlights ESG As Priority For UK Family Businesses
The Family Business Research Foundation (FBRF) has published a landmark report, ESG in Family Firms: A Review of Research, Regulations,...
Jan 9, 20252 min read
COVID Loan Company Directors ‘Sleepwalking’ Into Disqualification
Directors of troubled companies struggling to repay COVID loans may be ‘sleepwalking’ into director disqualification if they don’t take...
Jan 9, 20253 min read
Small Businesses Show Big Appetite For Finance
Small businesses are increasing their financial resilience in the face of increasing costs based on the latest analysis of personal...
Jan 9, 20253 min read
75% Of UK Professionals’ Eye New Jobs In 2025
Over three-quarters of UK professionals will be looking for a new job in 2025 – yet only 48% are confident about the job opportunities in...
Jan 9, 20253 min read
Building An Authentic Family Business Narrative
Family businesses hold a unique position in the world of commerce, distinguished not only by their economic contributions but also by the...
Jan 8, 20254 min read
Expanding Overseas: Practical Issues For Family Businesses
Expanding a family business into overseas markets can be both an exciting and challenging endeavour. While the opportunities for growth,...
Jan 8, 20255 min read
Embracing AI In Family Businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and family businesses are no exception. Often characterised by...
Jan 8, 20252 min read
Closing The Digital Skills Gap To Retain A Competitive Edge
According to the Quantifying Data Skills Gap report, almost half of all workers surveyed had not received data skills training despite...
Jan 8, 20253 min read
Unilever Completes £40 Million Investment In UK Food Factory
To support the growth of Unilever’s foods business in the UK, the £40 million investment has doubled total output at Unilever’s Burton...
Jan 7, 20253 min read
New FSB Research Shows Negative Impact Of Employment Plan
New research shows scale to which Labour’s employment plan will harm jobs, lock people out of work and cause spiralling benefits bill....
Jan 6, 20252 min read
Development Bank Backs Popular Coffee Shop Business
A dog-welcoming coffee shop business with premises across south Wales and south-west England is set to grow following a £1.7 million...
Jan 3, 20252 min read
Development Bank Funds Management Buy-Out
The three directors of Pontardawe-based Westward Energy Services have completed a management buy-out enabling the former owners to retire...
Jan 3, 20252 min read
New Acquisition For SWL Ltd
SWL Ltd, the Parent Company of Scottish Woodlands Ltd, has announced the acquisition of RTS Forestry Ltd - creating the UK’s largest...
Jan 2, 20252 min read
Scotland’s Business Chiefs Call For More Support & Investment
The call came at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce annual dinner where First Minister John Swinney, Labour Leader Anas Sarwar MSP and...
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Environment To Inclusivity - SME's Broader Approach To Sustainability
A new report from Novuna Business Finance reveals that small businesses are expanding their definition of sustainability beyond...
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Private Sector Growth Expectations Soften
Private sector firms expect a slight rise in activity over the next three months (weighted balance of +4%), according to the CBI’s latest...
Jul 18, 20242 min read
Devolved Nations See Manufacturing Jobs Boost
But 64k vacancies remain, worth £6bn in lost output Key findings: Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland see manufacturing jobs increase. In...
Jul 15, 20244 min read
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