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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BBC R4 Today Programme: Steve calls on Government to review changes to Business Property Relief
BBC R4 Today Programme: Steve calls on Government to review changes to Business Property Relief

December 2024: In his role as incoming Chair of Family Business UK, Steve discusses the damaging inheritance tax change and the 31 trade associations who are calling for the government to launch a formal consultation.

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Steve Rigby and The Entrepreneurs Network launch “Towards a more special relationship” briefing paper
Steve Rigby and The Entrepreneurs Network launch “Towards a more special relationship” briefing paper

December 2024: Steve Rigby launches a briefing paper with The Entrepreneurs Network, examining ways to enhance UK-US economic relations, emphasising entrepreneurship, innovation, and regulatory alignment.

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BBC Wake Up To Money: Steve discusses the implications of tax changes for UK businesses
BBC Wake Up To Money: Steve discusses the implications of tax changes for UK businesses

November 2024: Steve discusses how the tax changes announced by in the Budget will impact businesses, arguing that the proposed measures will damage family businesses, as well as the UK economy and the Government’s growth agenda.

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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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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.