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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


Business Gateway Supports Specialist Company Selling Beds
A business that helps families of disabled children travel more easily has doubled its turnover and moved into new premises after receiving specialist scale-up support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire.
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Emirates And AC Milan Extend Storied Partnership
Emirates and AC Milan are proud to announce the extension of their iconic partnership.
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Parkstone Business Booms Following Investment
The Ives and Shand funeral business in Parkstone has grown following investment, with more staff joining.
Oct 17, 20251 min read


NUJ Appoints Vail Williams To Manage Landmark London HQ
Property consultancy Vail Williams has been appointed to manage the London headquarters of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). The union is based near Kings Cross Station and the British Museum in prominent Headland House at 72 Acton Street, on the corner of Grays Inn Road.
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Drop-In Sessions Brings Hope To Glasgow’s Mental Health Community
A Glasgow charity is expanding its reach to support even more people living with mental health challenges, thanks to a new initiative that’s already making a difference.
Oct 16, 20252 min read


UK Mid-Market Demonstrates Resilience In Q3
Mid-market companies remained the growth engine of the UK private sector economy in September, according to the latest NatWest UK Business Growth Tracker data.
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Croxsons Strengthens Its Long-Standing Values With B Corp
Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has received B Corporation (B Corp) certification, a globally recognised standard that measures social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Renew Relationship With Farming To Support Food Resilience
The NFU is calling on the government to renew its relationship with farmers and growers at the Budget by introducing measures that will ignite investment and growth in the industry, as rock-bottom confidence leaves investment as bone-dry as the fields this summer.
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Card Spending Declines In September, But ‘Treat Purchases’ Gets A Boost
Consumer card spending declined -0.7 per cent year-on-year in September, down from 0.5 per cent growth in August and lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 4.1 per cent.
Oct 15, 20254 min read


Don’t Miss Out On New Child Benefit Repayment Option
People earning more than £60,000 a year have a new way to manage their child benefit repayments following a change in HMRC’s process, according to a senior payroll professional.
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Scotland’s Last Shoemaker’s Shop Awarded Funding For Conservation
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded Birse Community Trust grant funding to conserve and reopen The Souter’s Shop in Birse, a purpose-built shoemaker’s shop left largely untouched for over half a century and the only surviving example of its kind.
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Business Exit Strategy Seminar Led By Expert Panel
Business exit strategies were the focus of a seminar given by three Hampshire-based professional services firms.
Oct 14, 20252 min read


St Austell Brewery Launches Extra Special Tribute 2025 In Waitrose
St Austell Brewery has announced the launch of Extra Special Tribute (EST) in over 250 Waitrose stores nationwide. Available from today (13th October 2025) it is the first time this limited-edition beer has been available in supermarkets.
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Gen Z Leads The Way In Sustainable Travel To London Gatwick
London Gatwick has seen a significant rise in rail travel among younger passengers, with more than half of the airport’s Gen Z passengers catching a train to their plane. New data reveals that 53% of 16 to 24-year-olds chose to reach London Gatwick by rail in the first three months of 2025 - up from 47% in 2024. This compares to 44% of all passengers in 2025, underscoring Gen Z’s growing commitment to sustainable and efficient transport. The figures also show that Gen Z passe
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Aylesford Electrical Contractors Shortlisted For Two Electrical Industry Awards
Aylesford Electrical Contractors (AEC), part of the Metcor Group, has been shortlisted in two categories at the Electrical Industry Awards 2025: Renewable Installation of the Year and Contractor of the Year (turnover of over £5m). The double recognition reflects AEC’s rapid growth, technical excellence and leadership in delivering large-scale, future-proof electrical projects across the UK. The renewable nomination recognises AEC’s multi-site fleet EV charging installations
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Newly Discovered Documents Show The Background Of Thatcher’s Leadership Campaign
The nomination paper signed by Margaret Thatcher that led to her becoming leader of the Conservative Party is among a cache of historic material recently discovered in a cardboard box in Somerset. It belonged to colourful Tory grandee Sir Edward du Cann KBE who was chairman of the party’s influential 1922 Committee during the leadership race in 1975. The former party chairman had been encouraged to stand himself but his stepping aside led to the election of Thatcher and ultim
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Shetland Craft Business Improves Digital Presence
A Shetland-based craft business has improved its online presence after accessing tailored support from Business Gateway. Uphouse Crafts, founded by Andrea Leask in 2019, is based in Aith on the Westside of Shetland and sells hand-sewn purses, bags and keyrings, as well as greeting cards featuring her artwork. Andrea took up sewing in 2017 to make clothes for her son and in 2019, she decided to start her own business creating bibs, peg bags and tote bags for others. Uphouse
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Renowned Artist Features In Latest Art Exhibition At Low Wood Bay
The drawings and paintings of a renowned artist who has made North West England his home are being exhibited in the latest art gallery at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa near Windermere. The works of Milan Ivanič have featured in numerous prominent international galleries in the UK, Europe, USA and Australia. His large-scale pen and ink drawings were selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, and his portrait ‘The History Men’ was included in the 2015 National Portrait Ga
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Co-op Warns 60,000 Small Shops At Risk Without Urgent Business Rates Relief
Britain’s high streets face a critical moment, the Co-op has warned, as new research reveals 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could disappear without urgent business rates reform. The findings, released ahead of the Autumn Budget, show around 7 in 10 UK adults (69%) lack confidence that the Government will deliver on its promise of relief for small businesses - despite repeated pledges in previous budgets. If reforms are not delivered, 10% of small high street business o
Oct 13, 20254 min read


Luxury Family Business Bedmaker’s 2025 Impact Report Published
Fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has published its 2025 Impact Report, which celebrates record progress in...
Oct 13, 20252 min read
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