June 2025: Steve shares his response to the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy and what it will mean for economic growth.

June 2025: Steve speaks to ITV journalists from the FBUK Annual Conference, discussing the devastating real-world impact of tax changes on family-run businesses.

May 2025: Steve responds to the newly announced UK–US trade deal, which will cut tariffs on the automotive sector, a move he has strongly advocated for. His reaction follows the publication of a detailed report he prepared for West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker, warning of the damaging consequences of US automotive tariffs on the region.

May 2025: Steve on Midlands Today calling for UK negotiations to focus on reducing US tariffs on the automotive industry. This follows a report prepared by Steve for the Mayor of the West Midlands, which outlines the potential economic impact of these tariffs on the region.

April 2025: Steve speaks with Blick Rothenberg’s CEO, Nimesh Shah, and Client Partner Malli Kini, to discuss the implications of the 2024 Autumn Budget on the business community. They explore how changes to Business Property Relief are reshaping the tax landscape, prompting family businesses to rethink succession planning and prepare for long-term impact.

April 2025: Steve joins Marc Sumner on the IT Channel’s podcast Channel Chat to discuss running a successful family business, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the evolving world of tech, and what drives him.

April 2025: Steve speaks to Laura Kuenssberg, sharing his response to the US tariffs after meeting with other business leaders and the Prime Minister at No. 10. Steve underlines the need for a calm and considered response from both the UK and the EU.

March 2025: Steve discusses his reaction to the Spring Statement and the expected impact on UK businesses, including his concerns for small and medium-sized firms and his hopes for economic growth.

March 2025: Steve joins host Laura Kuenssberg to discuss issues such as NHS reforms, Ukraine and the UK economy alongside Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, journalist Susanna Reid, and acclaimed playwright James Graham OBE.

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: 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.

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

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.

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

In conversation with the Wall Street Journal, Steve urges business leaders to recognise that digital transformation is not an IT function but a core line of business that runs through every department.

Steve discusses how culture is a critical consideration when acquiring a business. In some cases, it is the deciding factor as to whether to pursue a deal.

Steve talks to the Wall Street Journal, advising that strategy should always take the lead over opportunism when it comes to acquiring a business.