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The Current Agenda For UK Family Firms
The latest survey by Family Business United has highlighted the key challenges family business leaders are tackling in boardrooms across...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
3 days ago2 min read


Bagnalls Celebrate 150th Anniversary
Bagnalls, based in Cleckheaton celebrates 150 years as a family run and managed business on March 13th, 2025. Originally established in...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 132 min read


Programme - The Great British Family Business Conference 2025
Family Business United is delighted to confirm the programme for our flagship national conference taking place at The Royal Geographical...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 52 min read


The Changing Succession Landscape
Succession planning has always been a difficult topic for many due to the need to confront issues around death and the loss of someone...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 32 min read


Determining The Impact Of The Autumn Budget On UK Family Firms
Family Business United has been active in challenging the revisions in the Autumn Budget given their impact on the family business...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 261 min read


Book Now For Our Flagship National Family Business Conference
Taking place in London on March 19, our flagship family business event brings the UK family business sector together to celebrate the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Family Business United Invited To Downing Street
Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO was delighted to be invited to represent our family business community as a guest of the Prime Minister at...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Changes To BPR Create A Negative Impact On Economic Growth
A family business is more than work—it's a passion passed down, a shared dream, and a bond that grows stronger with each and every...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 29, 20248 min read


Family Business Matters: The Heart Of The Economy & Community
Family businesses are more than just commercial enterprises—they are the lifeblood of economies, the anchors of communities, and the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Family Business United Letter To Rachel Reeves
Family Business United has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to voice the concern of the family business sector in light of the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Over £1.3 Billion NIC Hit For UK Family Businesses
The increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions is a significant cost for the family business sector which collectively...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Family Businesses Urged To Sign Petition To Abolish 'Family Business Tax'
As part of the ongoing #FamilyBusinessMatters campaign, in light of announcements in the Autumn Budget, Family Business United ('FBU') is...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 13, 20242 min read


FBU Leads Call For 'Family Business Tax' To Be Reversed
Family business leaders across the nation are struggling to come to terms with the devastating impact that the recent Budget will have on...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 6, 20243 min read


What Concerns You Most About The Budget For Family Businesses?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget promises greater investment in innovation but some of the proposed changes are already causing concern...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Family Business United Launches Second Global Think Tank Findings
Here at Family Business United we are delighted to announce the launch of our second Global Family Business Think Tank Report which...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 8, 20243 min read


James Donaldson Group: A Timber Legacy That’s Stood The Test Of Time
The James Donaldson Group, one of Scotland’s longest-standing family businesses, has grown from a small sawmill in Fife into a...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 7, 20248 min read


Family Business: The Complex Dynamics Of Business And Blood!
Running a family business offers a unique blend of professional and personal rewards, but it also comes with its own set of challenges...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 4, 20245 min read


The Importance Of Family Businesses To The Rural Economy In The UK
Family businesses are the backbone of the rural economy in the UK, playing an indispensable role in fostering growth, creating jobs, and...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Oldest Family Firms In The North West
Family Business United has teamed up with CN Strategic Advisors to identify some of the oldest family firms in the North West of England,...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 1, 20243 min read


The Finance Director: Often The First Non-Family Executive Appointment
Family businesses are known for their deep-rooted values, strong heritage, and long-term vision. When it comes to bringing in the first...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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