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Business families consider options as Brexit deadline nears

February 13, 2019

Business families of significant wealth are reviewing the implications of Brexit as the scheduled date for Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union looms.

Business families of significant wealth are reviewing the implications of Brexit as the scheduled date for Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union looms.

PwC has been urging clients to start activating contingency plans in areas where Brexit may affect supply chains and cross-border change. For the sector as whole, many organisations were still waiting to see what the final outcome of negotiations will be before taking significant investment decisions, Peter Englisch (pictured above), global and EMEA family business leader at PwC Germany, said.

British food retail legend Sir Ken Morrison dies

February 1, 2017

Sir Ken Morrison, the life president and former chairman credited with transforming the eponymous family business into the UK's fourth largest food retailer, has died. He was 85-years-old.

Sir Ken Morrison, the life president and former chairman credited with transforming the eponymous family business into the UK's fourth largest food retailer, has died. He was 85-years-old.

His company hailed Sir Ken as “an inspirational leader” who led Morrisons to operate 375 stores and serve more nine million customers a week by his retirement in 2008.

Share your Brexit views in the new CampdenFB online poll

June 2, 2016

It is the most important referendum in the United Kingdom for a generation and its impact - either way – is being felt around the world and may already be affecting your business.

It is the most important referendum in the United Kingdom for a generation and its impact - either way – is being felt around the world and may already be affecting your business.

Infographic: British family businesses

April 26, 2016

Being home to one of the world’s most global cities is a mixed blessing for the UK, but family businesses play a significant role in keeping regional economies ticking

Being home to one of the world’s most global cities is a mixed blessing for the UK, but family businesses play a significant role in keeping regional economies ticking

Matalan founder’s son appointed managing director

July 16, 2013

British clothing and homeware retailer Matalan has announced Jason Hargreaves, son of the company’s founder, will take over as managing director.

The appointment comes off the back of poor first quarter sales, which dropped 7% from the previous year to £258.6 million (€298.7 million).

Jason has more than 20 years experience working within the family business, but does not serve on the board.

Family firms less likely to fail, according to UK study

May 23, 2013

Family businesses are less likely to fail than their non-family counterparts due to low turnover and higher diversity on their boards of directors, a new study published by business schools at three British universities has revealed.

The research found 80% of family businesses have at least one female director, which had a positive impact on business success as more diverse boards were found to produce less conflict.

Warburtons plans to expand family business in Europe

October 13, 2011

British family business Warburtons will focus on developing its European market, rather than looking to expand worldwide, for the foreseeable future, according to a company spokeswoman.

British family business Warburtons will focus on developing its European market, rather than expanding worldwide, for the foreseeable future, according to a company spokeswoman.

The bakery business, which is controlled by the Warburton family, announced trial sales of products outside of the UK for the first time this week, amid growing demand for wrapped bread throughout Europe.