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.
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.
VIDEO: Steve Rigby on Family and Private Businesses
Ahead of the forthcoming election Steve talks about the contribution family and private businesses make to our economy and society, and why policy makers should make their long term retention and ownership a priority.
Business Money: Private Business Commission launches to tackle urgent challenges facing British companies
March 2023: Announcing the launch of the Private Business Commission, which will address the UK’s growing inability to scale and retain private companies.
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.