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Hugh Clark Appointed as Chairman of the Institute for Family Business
10th May 2017
The Institute for Family Business (IFB) has appointed Hugh Clark, member of the C & J Clark family, as incoming Chairman. Hugh will take over from Peter Armitage, OCS Group.
Family Business Owners Meet at Thomas Swan & Co Ltd
27th April 2017
On Tuesday a group of family business owners gathered in the North East to learn about the history, sustainability journey and future plans of 90-year-old family firm Thomas Swan & Co Ltd.
Government Drop Cut to Dividend Allowance
26th April 2017
The Government has dropped plans, announced in the Budget, to more than half the Dividend tax-free allowance, from from £5,000 to £2,000 a year.
IFB Responds to BEIS Department Industrial Strategy Consultation
24th April 2017
The Institute for Family Business (IFB) has made a submission to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in response to the ongoing industrial strategy consultation.
Government Scrap Unpopular Probate Fee Hike
21st April 2017
It has been reported today that the Government has scrapped plans to increase probate fees this May, as there was not enough time for the legislation to pass before the General Election.
Legality of Probate Fees Increase Questioned
10th April 2017
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has questioned the legality of the Ministry of Justice's proposed increase of probate fees.
IFB Responds to BEIS Select Committee Corporate Governance Report
5th April 2017
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee has today published its report on Corporate Governance in UK business.
International Next Generation Group Meets in London
17th March 2017
Members of the UK and Italian Next Generation recently met in London for an evening of networking and exchange.