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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.
Call For Government to Rethink Probate Fee Hike
15th March 2017
The Institute for Family Business calls on government to rethink probate fees hike, which received widespread opposition.
Chancellor’s Dividend Change Will Hurt Family Firms
13th March 2017
Institute for Family Business warns of damage to family firms, following Chancellor’s dividend change announcement.
Spring Budget A Mixed Bag For Family Businesses
8th March 2017
IFB's Executive Director, Elizabeth Bagger, responds to the Chancellor’s Budget statement.
Government Confirms Probate Fees Hike
3rd March 2017
The UK government has confirmed large rises in probate fees and a move to a new tiered fee system, ignoring overwhelming opposition to the changes.