steve rigby

A leading voice in the world of private and family business, entrepreneurship, and taxation.

"Leadership is about bold decisions, carving new snow and setting a clear course."

Steve rigby

ENTREPRENEUR | BUSINESS LEADER | PHILANTHROPIST

Steve Rigby is Co-CEO of Rigby Group, one of the UK’s largest family businesses and in the top 500 largest family companies in the world.

A respected business leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Steve is a passionate advocate for the private and family businesses with a long-term vision to ensure their success.

Entrepreneur & Business Leader Steve Rigby thoughtfully engaged at his work desk

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The Times: Family firms are the economy’s backbone, so don’t put them at risk
The Times: Family firms are the economy’s backbone, so don’t put them at risk

November 2024: Writing in The Times, Steve examines the UK tax changes introduced in the Autumn Budget, highlighting their potential to undermine the future of family businesses and their vital contribution to the economy.

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BBC R4 Today Programme: Steve comments on the upcoming Budget
BBC R4 Today Programme: Steve comments on the upcoming Budget

October 2024: Steve joins BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme ahead of the upcoming budget to share his thoughts on what UK businesses need to inspire confidence and encourage economic growth. He calls on the Government to achieve a balance between taxation and investment measures.

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BBC Question Time: Steve debates top news stories alongside leading commentators
BBC Question Time: Steve debates top news stories alongside leading commentators

October 2024: Steve joins the Question Time panel alongside Douglas Alexander MP, Damian Green the former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister, journalist and activist Ash Sarkar, and author, satirist, and podcast host Konstantin Kisin. Together, they discuss key news topics of the week, including taxation, workers’ rights, the NHS, and the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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The Times: Don’t tax our wealth creators out of the UK
The Times: Don’t tax our wealth creators out of the UK

October 2024: Steve writes in The Times, discussing the upcoming budget and the Government's challenge to balance the books whilst supporting business growth.

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COMMENT & POLICY

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PRIVATE AND FAMILY BUSINESS

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taxation for long-term growth

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Unlocking regional growth

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capital market and INVESTMENTS

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PRIVATE BUSINESS COMMISSION

Steve chairs the UK’s Private Business Commission. Launched in Spring 2024, the Commission aims to identify and recommend reforms to significantly improve the business environment in the UK so that businesses can thrive and scale up domestically. The Commission’s ‘Backing Breakthrough Business’ report was launched in June 2024, examining the environment for private businesses in the UK and identifying ten key policy recommendations for the incoming UK government.