July 2024: Steve’s opinion piece in The Times sets out how business leaders should engage with the new government to boost economic growth in the UK and create a positive environment for businesses.

July 2024: Steve discusses The Rigby Foundation’s announcement that it will be funding charity Gen UK, investing £600,000 in initiatives to support at least 300 young people across the West Midlands into technically skilled and well-paid jobs over the next three years.

July 2024: The Rigby Foundation’s announces its £600,000 investment to address rising youth unemployment in the West Midlands.

July 2024: Steve announces The Rigby Foundation’s commitment to invest £600,000 to support unemployed young people in the West Midlands into technically skilled and well-paid jobs.

July 2024: Steve comments on Rigby Group’s decision to support the West Midlands Mayor’s youth employment plan to open up opportunities for young people in the region.

July 2024: Steve discusses The Rigby Foundation’s work with the CSJ (Centre for Social Justice) and the need for a new deal for young people in the West Midlands.

July 2024: Steve shares his advice for CEOs, emphasizing the importance of integrity, compassion for colleagues, and making bold decisions.

July 2024: Steve, together with Family Business UK (FBUK), calls for the next UK government to retain business relief within the Inheritance Tax regime, to ensure stability, jobs, and long-term growth among British family businesses.

June 2024: Steve’s opinion piece in The Times argues that the private business sector can learn from the successes of British Olympians, highlighting the importance of identifying our strengths and investing resources, so businesses can thrive.

June 2024: The Rigby Foundation, chaired by Steve Rigby, launches report with the CSJ identifying challenges facing young people across the West Midlands and successful interventions that could be rolled out to address these issues.

June 2024: Steve joins Charles Hall on the Peel Hunt podcast to discuss his work with the Private Business Commission and the current business climate in the UK.

June 2024: Steve announces Rigby Group’s pledge to £1m prize fund to uncover the West Midlands’ most promising start-up business.

June 2024: The Private Business Commission launches its first report “Backing Breakthrough Businesses”, which examines the environment for private businesses in the UK and identifies ten key policy recommendations for the incoming UK government.

June 2024: Steve’s opinion piece in The Times discusses the opportunities for business as the UK approaches a general election

May 2024: What do the UK’s leading business owners want from the next government? The Sunday Times spoke to Steve who explained why stability and certainty are key.

April 2024: Steve discusses the question facing growing companies - public or private? - on the Quoted Companies Alliance’s Growth Capital podcast.

April 2024: The Rigby Foundation, chaired by Steve Rigby, partners with the CSJ to identify issues affecting young people in the West Midlands.

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 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.

April 2024: Steve talks to the FT about how family businesses can ensure the smooth transition from one generation to another.