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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
Britain Needs Its SMEs More Than Ever, But Funding Crunch Is Choking Their Growth
Amid global economic uncertainty, from geopolitical tensions to inflationary pressures, it’s easy to miss a quieter, yet equally critical...
Jul 1, 20253 min read
Hampshire Chamber Responds To Industrial Strategy Announcement
Responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy published today (Monday 23 June, 2025), Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive...
Jun 24, 20251 min read
US Becomes Less Of A Growth Target For UK Manufacturers
Manufacturers’ opinion of the United States (US) as a growth market for exports have fallen sharply, with the US slipping out of the top...
Jun 16, 20253 min read
Chancellor Must Do More For Business Confidence
Responding to the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce,...
Jun 12, 20252 min read
Alsters Kelley Solicitors Expands with Acquisition Of Aplins
Coventry and Warwickshire solicitors Alsters Kelley have announced the acquisition of Banbury-based Aplins Solicitors, further extending...
Jun 12, 20252 min read
Unilever Invests £80M In New UK Fragrance Facility And Capabilities
Unilever has announced an £80 million investment to build in-house fragrance capabilities in the UK, including plans to build a new...
Jun 6, 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...
Jun 4, 20252 min read
M&S Accelerates 12 New Store Openings
It marks a significant step forward in M&S’s store rotation and renewal programme, focussed on having the right stores in the right place...
May 30, 20252 min read
Small Businesses Urged To Improve Cyber Security
In light of the recent cyber attacks on M&S and Co-op, businesses are being urged to improve their digital security or run the risk of...
May 21, 20253 min read
Loved Mexican Brand Tortilla Delivers Significant UK Progress
Tortilla Mexican Grill plc, the UK’s most loved Mexican restaurant group, has announced a year of significant operational progress and...
May 21, 20254 min read
Cybersecurity Talent Soars Amid Attacks On High Street Retailers
In the wake of recent cyberattacks targeting popular high-street retailers, Robert Walters Market Intelligence team releases data on the...
May 16, 20252 min read
UK Farmers Have Over Two-Thirds Of Their Wealth Tied Up In Their Farm
On average UK farmers have two-thirds (66%) of their total wealth tied up in their land, equipment and livestock, new analysis from...
May 16, 20252 min read
Edinburgh Start-Up Keeping The Community Fighting Fit
An Edinburgh start-up is making a major impact in communities after accessing support from Business Gateway. Blast Boxing, a community...
May 13, 20252 min read
MSP Capital Secures £350M In New Funding Lines
Property finance specialist MSP Capital has agreed a landmark funding facility of £350 million funding involving two investment partners,...
May 8, 20253 min read
Quiet Quitting & How It Has Become A Thing!
Have you heard of quiet quitting? I’m sure many of us will have quietly quit on occasion, even if we’ve not identified it as such. We’ve...
Apr 14, 20254 min read
Alacrity Secures Six Figure Investment In Child Social Care
A technology spin-out of the Alacrity Foundation has closed a significant six-figure equity investment pre-seed round led by SFC Capital,...
Apr 14, 20253 min read
The Governance Nightmare At The Heart Of Tesla
Tesla is in crisis mode, and it’s all down to how the company is governed. Stakeholders simply don’t have the confidence that the company...
Apr 10, 20253 min read
Azets Defies Global ESG Retreat With Greater Investment
International business advisory group Azets has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability at a time when many businesses are retreating...
Apr 10, 20253 min read
Little's Chauffeur Drive Expands With Aberdeen Acquisition
Family-owned business, Little’s Chauffeur Drive has announced its expansion into the Aberdeen market through the acquisition of Vigilant...
Apr 10, 20252 min read
Union Bancaire Privée Completes Acquisition Of SG Kleinwort Hambros
Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) announces the successful completion of its acquisition of SG Kleinwort Hambros from Societe Generale,...
Apr 9, 20252 min read
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