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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.
7 days ago2 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


Hendy Foundation Donates Over 200 Easter Eggs To Local Charities
Hendy Foundation, the charitable arm of the family-run Hendy car dealer network, has donated over 200 Easter Eggs to local charities across the South Coast as part of a new appeal.
3 days ago2 min read


Vail Williams Triumphs In Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
Property consultancy Vail Williams has been named Professional Services Firm of the Year at the at Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.
Apr 14 min read


Be Among The First To Drive Kia’s Latest Electric Car At Hendy
Drivers in and around Bournemouth will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Kia’s latest all-electric car, the compact new Kia EV2, before it officially arrives in UK showrooms.
Mar 271 min read


Hendy Foundation Supports Kitchen Refurb At The Allendale Centre
Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer group, has donated nearly £5,000 to The Allendale Centre to help fund a kitchen upgrade.
Mar 232 min read


Unique Oxford’s Retail Market Thriving Through Placemaking
The uniqueness of Oxford’s retail market is a major contributor to the city’s success while other high streets are suffering, says a regional commercial property specialist.
Mar 123 min read


St Austell Brewery Brings Back Beer Classics To Celebrate 175th Anniversary
St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to its 175th anniversary with the launch of a special limited-edition cask ale range for 2026. The range includes several much-loved favourites, revived from the brewery’s archives.
Mar 52 min read


RH Amar Begins New Chapter At Purpose-Built High Wycombe Headquarters
RH Amar has completed the move into its new purpose-built headquarters in High Wycombe, marking a major milestone in the company’s 80-year history.
Mar 32 min read


Azets Colleagues Take On Triathlon Challenge For Children’s Charity
Three teams from the Southampton office of UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets took part in a gruelling physical challenge to raise vital funds for a regional charity supporting children with complex disabilities.
Mar 32 min read


St Austell Brewery Partners With Student-Run Microbrewery
A leading independent brewer has partnered with a student run microbrewery to produce 500 casks of the students’ popular stout for this year’s Wetherspoon Spring Beer Festival.
Mar 32 min read


Property Finance Lender Celebrates 45th Anniversary With £750M Growth Plan
A property finance lender is celebrating its 45th year in business with sights set on an ambitious growth strategy. Dorset-based MSP Capital is marking four and a half decades of helping property developers access funds when they have faced challenges raising capital elsewhere.
Feb 273 min read


New Academy To Produce Cricket Stars Of The Future
With the T20 World Cup now well underway in India and Sri Lanka, property consultancy Vail Williams is marking its role in advising the University of Brighton on the opening of the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy.
Feb 193 min read


New Chery Cars Arrive In Portsmouth As Hendy Expands Local Showroom
Car buyers in and around Portsmouth now have some exciting new options to choose from, following the opening of Hendy’s new Chery showroom on the Southampton Road.
Feb 161 min read


Hendy Foundation Strengthens Board With New Appointments
Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer network, has expanded its Board of Trustees.
Feb 122 min read


Store & Secure To Expand
A Poole storage facility is investing more than £500,000 to increase its footprint by a third.
Feb 91 min read


Outdoor Storage Site In Croydon Acquired By Investment Firm
Property consultancy Vail Williams has successfully negotiated the sale of nearly one-and-a-half acres of industrial outdoor storage (IOS) land in a prime Croydon area.
Feb 52 min read


2026 Salute To Dealers Honoree Paul Hendy
In the county of Hampshire, England, Paul Hendy has turned a century-old family legacy into a dedicated platform for community support.
Feb 42 min read


Accountants HWB Strengthen Tax Compliance Team With Promotion
A Hampshire accountancy firm has promoted a long-standing specialist as it gears up for an expected rise in tax-related enquiries from this April.
Jan 292 min read


‘Record Start’ As MSP Capital Set To Convert £122M Enquiries
Property finance specialist MSP Capital is on track for more growth amid an exceptional rise in demand for its lending solutions from housing developers and other borrowers.
Jan 232 min read


Property Expert Miles Lester Joins Expanding Law Firm’s London Team
A top real estate specialist has joined a London and south coast law firm to act for clients on property issues.
Jan 213 min read


Hendy Opens New And Used Van Centre In Dorset
Businesses in and around Dorset can now explore, test drive and purchase new Kia vans, as well as used vans from a range of other manufacturers, as Hendy opens the doors to its dedicated Van Centre.
Jan 92 min read
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