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Jobs and the economy hit by changes to BPR
January 23, 2025
Jobs and the economy hit by changes to BPR Changes to Business Property Relief announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 could cost the Government more than it raises, according to our final analysis of the policy change. More than 125,000 jobs are likely to be lost and economic activity reduced by £9.4 billion as family […]
More Than 160,000 Family Businesses Call on Government to Consult on Inheritance Tax Change.
December 16, 2024
More Than 160,000 Family Businesses Call on Government to Consult on Inheritance Tax Change. Embargo: 00:00 Monday 16 December 2024 Thirty two Trade Associations, representing more than 160,000 UK family-owned businesses and farms, have written to the Chancellor calling for a full and formal consultation on changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Budget. In […]
FBUK Publishes Economic & Fiscal impact of changes to BPR
December 2, 2024
125,700 Jobs and £9.4billion GVA Threatened by Inheritance Tax Change for Family Businesses. Analysis Indicates £1.3billion Net Fiscal Loss to Government Family Businesses Call on Government to Consult on the Changes FBUK Publishes Economic & Fiscal impact of changes to BPR Changes to the rules on Inheritance Tax for family-owned businesses could lead to a […]
A Message from the Chair Designate
November 29, 2024
A Message from the Chair Designate Dear FBUK Members, Please find below a message from Steve Rigby, Deputy Chairman, and Chair designate, of Family Business UK (FBUK) and CO-CEO of the Rigby Group PLC. Click here to download and read the PDF message. END.
A Message from the Chairman
November 28, 2024
A Message from the Chairman Dear FBUK Members, Please find attached a message from Sir James Wates CBE, Chairman of Family Business UK. Click here to download and read the PDF message. END.
FBUK Unveils “Ones To Watch 2024”
November 25, 2024
FBUK Unveils “Ones To Watch 2024” Family Business UK has today kicked off Family Business Week 2024 by unveiling the winners of this year’s Ones To Watch. Four individuals, spanning hospitality, farming, technology and the parking industry, make up this year’s winners with each demonstrating a personal commitment to going above and beyond. Our 2024 […]
Autumn Budget Response 2024
November 22, 2024
The Government has used the Budget to introduce changes to the Inheritance Tax regime from April 2026
There is no growth agenda for Yorkshire without family businesses.
November 14, 2024
There is no growth agenda for Yorkshire without family businesses. Thomas Martin, Chair Arco Ltd and the Yorkshire Regional Business Engagement Board Right across Yorkshire, home-grown family businesses are wondering – what just happened? In 76 minutes, the Chancellor delivered a Budget that undermines hundreds of years of family business ownership in our region. Yorkshire […]