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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
Royal Mail Gifts £1M Apprenticeship Levy To Help Businesses Grow
Royal Mail has launched a £1 million small business apprenticeship levy gifting fund as part of a new set of commitments to support...
Jul 9, 20253 min read
A Former Commando Walks Into Boots
A health product launched by a former commando is now available from Boots – one of the UK’s largest retailers. Farard Darver created...
Jul 8, 20252 min read
Clegg Construction Gives Student Opportunity
Working on the site of a new college building has given construction student Archie Martin ambitions to build for his future in the...
Jul 7, 20254 min read
AI Augmentation Is The Key To Future Of UK Consultancy Services
With the UK’s Big Four accountancy firms – Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC – significantly increasing adoption of generative AI to automate...
Jul 2, 20253 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
Exciting New KitKat Chunky Flavours Launching This Month
A brand-new KitKat Chunky is hitting UK shelves this month. KitKat Chunky Funky features a crispy cocoa wafer wrapped up in a luscious...
Jun 30, 20251 min read
Mental Health Sick Days Soar By 40% In Just One Year
An in-depth analysis of new ONS data by employment law firm Clifton Ingram has revealed a sharp rise in sickness absence due to mental...
Jun 26, 20252 min read
A Bold New Look and Exciting New Products From Tims!
There’s a buzz of excitement at Tims, and we’re thrilled to finally share what’s been happening behind the scenes! We’ve undergone a full...
Jun 26, 20252 min read
James Donaldson Timber Appoints General Manager For Flagship Site
Leading timber supplier, James Donaldson Timber (JDT) has appointed Mike Ellison to the role of general manager at its new flagship site...
Jun 24, 20252 min read
Croxsons Launches Exclusive Premium Spirits Bottle Range
Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has announced the launch of an exclusive new range of premium spirits bottles, now available to...
Jun 24, 20252 min read
Replin By Hainsworth Unveils Innovative Transport Fabrics
Replin by Hainsworth has unveiled its latest transport fabric collection for the aviation industry. Designed and woven at the company’s...
Jun 19, 20252 min read
John Lewis Appoints New Chief Customer Officer
John Lewis announced the appointment of Anna Braithwaite as its Chief Customer Officer. Anna will report to Peter Ruis, Managing Director...
Jun 17, 20252 min read
Retail Sentiment Falls At The Sharpest Rate In Five Years
Sentiment amongst retailers fell at the sharpest rate in five years in May, with the net balance of firms expecting their business...
Jun 6, 20253 min read
National Trust Nears 900 Miles Of Coastline On 60th Anniversary
Almost 900 miles of coastline in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are now protected for the nation thanks to the generosity of the UK...
Jun 6, 20255 min read
The RHS Announces ‘Catherine’s Rose’
The RHS has named a rose, bred by Harkness Roses, for Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, to celebrate the incredible healing power...
Jun 6, 20252 min read
British Cycling & Forestry England Join Forces To Boost Cycling
British Cycling and Forestry England have agreed a landmark partnership which will expand access to the nation’s forests for cycling...
Jun 6, 20252 min read
DTS Awarded Prestigious Order Of Distinction By RoSPA
Leading offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has been awarded the ‘Order of Distinction’ by the Royal...
Jun 5, 20252 min read
Manufacturing Output Falls At Joint-Steepest Pace In Four Years
Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to May, at the joint-steepest pace since August 2020, according to the CBI’s latest...
Jun 2, 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
Consumer Card Spending Increases 4.5% In April
Consumer card spending grew 4.5 per cent year-on-year in April – the greatest uplift seen since June 2023, and above the most recent CPIH...
May 27, 20254 min read
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