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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.
New Report Recommends Changes to Inheritance Tax
5th July 2019
Fiona Graham analyses the new Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) report on its review of Inheritance Tax.
Think Tank Backs IFB on Tax Relief Rules
20th May 2019
In a new report on supporting small business, the Centre for Policy Studies has backed the IFB’s calls for changes to the rules on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax reliefs.
IFB Welcomes New Corporate Governance Principles for Private Companies
10th December 2018
The IFB, the UK’s family business organisation, has welcomed the new Wates Principles for Corporate Governance in Large Private Companies (published today).
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.
New Corporate Governance Rules for Private Companies
11th June 2018
New regulations will be laid before Parliament today to require large private companies to report on their corporate governance arrangements.
New report reveals economic contribution of family firms stands at £519 billion
3rd April 2018
A new report launched today reveals the full extent of the contribution family firms make to the UK economy, generating a quarter of the UK’s GDP.
New Initiative Launched by the IFB and HMRC
8th March 2018
The IFB, the voice of UK family business, has launched a new initiative with HMRC to help HMRC enhance its understanding of mid-sized family businesses.