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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
Metro Bank Supports Eco-Manufacturer With Over £600k Of Financing
Fill/ Refill, a Northamptonshire family-run manufacturer has received over £600k of financing from Metro Bank to help it achieve its...
Jan 12, 20242 min read
Research Identifies Increased Optimism Amongst UK Manufacturers
Britain’s manufacturers are viewing the UK as a more competitive place to locate their activities compared to twelve months ago, with an...
Jan 8, 20244 min read
Croxsons Appoint Sales Executive
Leading glass packaging company, Croxsons, has announced the appointment of Clare Staff to their team as a sales executive, focusing on...
Jan 4, 20241 min read
A Closer Look At The UK's Manufacturing Renaissance
In recent years, the United Kingdom has witnessed a significant resurgence in its manufacturing sector, marking a reversal of the...
Dec 27, 20237 min read
Spinks Secures Funding For Innovative Approach To Rail Seating
Spinks, a leading spring manufacturer and components supplier to the mattress and furniture industry, has secured a £250,000 research...
Dec 21, 20232 min read
Manufacturing Output Stabilises But Orders Remain Subdued
Manufacturers reported that output volumes were stable during the final three months of the year - the first time output hasn’t fallen...
Dec 19, 20232 min read
GAP Hire Solutions Strengthens Partnership With JCB
Reinforcing their commitment to excellence, GAP Hire Solutions, the UK’s leading independent hire company, proudly announces a...
Dec 18, 20231 min read
New Partnership To Galvanise North West Manufacturers
Manufacturing firms in the North West have the chance to make efficiency gains and significantly reduce their operating costs, thanks to...
Dec 15, 20232 min read
JCB DIGatron Debut As Monster Jam Partnership Announced
A new truck is set to hit the world stage to thrill families and motorsport fans after digger maker JCB and entertainment giant Monster...
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Industry Heavyweight Joins Macphie As Operations Director
A milestone director appointment at one of the UK’s most prominent ingredients manufacturers is helping usher in a new era for the family...
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Platinum Edition Celebrates 70 Years Of JCB Backhoe Innovation
JCB is celebrating 70 years of manufacturing its iconic backhoe loader with the unveiling Platinum Editions of the 3CX and 4CX models....
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Process Filter Maker Passes 100,000 Production Milestone
A UK process filter manufacturer has fabricated and shipped its 100,000th stainless steel cartridge housing after production capacity was...
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Manufacturing Output Stabilises But Business Sentiment Deteriorates Sharply
Sentiment among SME manufacturers deteriorated sharply in October relative to three months earlier, according to the CBI’s latest SME...
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Celebrating National Engineering Excellence Across The UK
In a world increasingly defined by innovation and technology, engineers play a pivotal role in shaping the future. The United Kingdom,...
Nov 1, 20232 min read
British Bedmaker Collaborating To Help Conserve Yorkshire's Wildlife
Fifth-generation family-owned Yorkshire bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has joined the Wild Ingleborough programme to help restore and...
Oct 30, 20232 min read
Stepping Inside The Shoe Manufacturing Sector In The UK
In an era of globalised production, the United Kingdom has rekindled its legacy in the art of shoe manufacturing. A fusion of...
Oct 28, 20232 min read
Coptrz & Xer Technologies Fly High With New Partnership
The UK’s leading provider of commercial drones, Coptrz has announced a close partnership with Xer Technologies, the Swiss leading...
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Two King's Awards For Harrison Spinks
Fifth-generation family bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Mr Ed Anderson, to its Leeds...
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Latest Classic Vintage Tractor Restoration Project With HMG Paint
Classic Vintage Tractor Restorations, known for their exceptional craftsmanship in restoring vintage agricultural machinery, has proudly...
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Manufacturers Call For Major MOT Of UK’s Tax & Regulation System
Make UK/RSM survey highlights boost to investment that industrial strategy would bring Key findings: 44% of companies believe UK business...
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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