The Times: Britain could learn a thing or two from Germany’s private companies
April 2024: Steve’s opinion piece in The Times explores what lessons can be learned from other countries to create an environment that nurtures private companies.
The Private Business Commission, chaired by Steve Rigby, issues Call for Evidence
The Commission has issued a Call for Evidence, inviting UK businesses to share insights on key issues affecting growth. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 23rd April 2024.
Financial Times: How succession can make or break a family business
April 2024: Steve talks to the FT about how family businesses can ensure the smooth transition from one generation to another.
The Times: Why we should be taking bets on thoroughbreds instead of dreaming on unicorns
March 2024: Steve’s opinion piece in The Times argues that UK policy needs to do more to support long-term ownership of UK private companies, rather than simply focusing on start-ups and scale-ups.
City A.M.: Scrapping non-dom status will make some of London a ghost town
February 2024: Steve discusses the implications for the UK’s capital city and beyond if the Government scraps tax rules for non-doms.
Wall Street Journal, Video: What can the UK Government do to support long term ownership of businesses?
Steve talks to the Wall Street Journal about how UK policy can support a pro-business environment where every British business has a shot at growing at scale
The Sunday Times: Is the UK really 'the next Silicon Valley'?
March 2024: Steve talks to The Sunday Times about establishing the Private Business Commission to empower “Breakthrough Britain” and foster long-term growth in the private sector.
The Times: Backing Britain's family firms is key for their long-term success
Nov 2023: Steve’s opinion piece in the Times argues for UK policymakers to do more to ensure our country nurtures and grows family firms.
Forbes: Steve Rigby On Leadership, Legacy And Long-Term Thinking
December 2023: Steve speaks to Philip Salter, Founder of The Entrepreneurs Network, about leadership, legacy and long-term thinking.