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Family business is the backbone of the UK economy, and the bedrock of its communities. IFB is the voice of the UK family business sector.
Two thirds of UK businesses are family owned - 5.1 million in total, of which nearly 20,000 are medium and large businesses.
They generate over almost a third of UK GDP. In 2018, the family business sector paid £196 billion in tax, more than the annual NHS budget.
Family firms employ 14.2 million people in the UK – more than half of UK private sector employment.
IFB is a not for profit, membership organisation. We champion the sector, work to represent their needs to policymakers and support them with challenges they are facing. IFB’s members represent a strong collective voice, with a combined turnover approaching £100 billion, employing over half a million people.
IFB’s growing membership includes some of the UK’s largest and most successful family-owned businesses, including some of the UK’s most recognisable and well loved brands. IFB members are based throughout the UK and represent a diverse range of industry sectors.
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The Institute for Family Business Calls on the Next Prime Minister to Back Family Business with a Five Point Plan
16th July 2019
We call on the future Prime Minster to champion family business and pledge their support to five key measures which would enable the growth of successful enterprises for generations to come.
Government Reintroduces Unpopular Probate Fee Hike
8th November 2018
The Government has introduced revised proposals for a hike in the fees associated with granting probate, as it pushes ahead with move to move to a tiered system.
IFB Responds to Autumn Budget 2017
22nd November 2017
IFB's immediate response to Autumn Budget 2017
Institute for Family Business calls on the Chancellor to provide companies with the confidence to invest for the future
16th November 2017
The Institute for Family Business (IFB) is calling on the Chancellor to use his Budget next week to maintain stable succession planning policies that encourage businesses to invest for future growth.