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Report reveals impact of rising pressures and resilience in the face of increasing challenges

We are delighted to share our 2025 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey Report, which captures the voices of 858 businesses from across the UK, offering vital insights into the challenges, opportunities and aspirations of this vital sector.

An Interview with… Ben Hunt-Davis, Olympic Gold Medallist & Co-Founder of Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?

Ben Hunt-Davis helps executive and leadership teams align behind ambitious goals, focus on what really drives performance, and work better together. We caught up with him to explore three crucial questions business leaders should be asking right now.

New guidance on law firm obligations to protect client money should a bank collapse  

Earlier this year, The Law Society published a Practice Note on protection for client accounts. This is relevant for all solicitors who deal with client funds.  

Key VAT considerations for expanding farming businesses

6 key factors causing financial distress in construction companies

Financial distress in the construction industry is a growing concern, with many companies facing mounting pressures that threaten their stability and long-term viability. Without robust financial strategies and operational resilience, even well-established companies can quickly find themselves in trouble.

Windows 10 end of life – update and secure your systems

2025 will see a critical technology update that could potentially impact many businesses.

Should I invest in a buy-to-let property or a pension?

Pensions and the purchase of buy-to-let property continue to be popular investment vehicles for retirement planning.

Opting out - Why you should stay in your workplace pension

The cost-of-living crisis caused many individuals and their families to review and prioritise their outgoings, which may also have led to them thinking whether it is a good idea to remain in a workplace pension. Here, we challenge some of the reasons people might give when choosing to stop their pension contributions.

What are the Inheritance Tax traps when gifting farmhouses and land?

With the new Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules coming into effect on 6^th April 2026, many farmers and business owners are in the process of gifting assets to reduce the impact of the new rules. However, in some circumstances, an asset is treated as still owned, even though it has been given away, and IHT could still be due.

Compulsory ID checks for UK company directors and PSCs: What you need to know

A major change is on the way for how documents are filed at Companies House, as directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) will be required to provide personal identification.