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Brands & Companies in United Kingdom

121 brands and 67 companies headquartered in United Kingdom. Discover which parent companies own brands based in United Kingdom.

121

Brands

67

Companies

16

Categories

70

Parent Companies

Top Categories in United Kingdom

Food & Beverage22Sports21Education16Media & Entertainment12Beauty & Personal Care7Automotive7Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals7Household & Consumer Goods6

Top Parent Companies in United Kingdom

Unilever plc
14 brands
Cognita Schools
6 brands
Haleon plc
6 brands
Reckitt
6 brands
Diageo plc
5 brands
Inspired Education Group
5 brands

Companies Headquartered in United Kingdom

Admiral Sportswear Limited

Admiral Sportswear Limited

English heritage sportswear brand specializing in football kits and athletic apparel, known for pioneering replica kit marketing and sponsoring major football clubs.

private
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

1 brand in portfolio

All Perspectives Ltd

All Perspectives Ltd

British media company founded in 2014, known for digital content and media production, headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

private
London, United Kingdom
N/A: N/A

1 brand in portfolio

Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods

British multinational conglomerate operating across food ingredients, grocery brands, agriculture, sugar production, and fashion retail through Primark.

public
London, UK
LSE: ABF

2 brands in portfolio

Avon

Avon

American-founded beauty and personal care company specializing in direct sales of cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance products, which emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2025.

private
London, England, United Kingdom

1 brand in portfolio

AWAL

AWAL

Digital music distribution and services company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, providing distribution and artist services to independent labels and artists.

private
London, United Kingdom
TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange): 6758 (through Sony Corporation)

0 brands in portfolio

Beggars Group

Beggars Group

British independent music company founded in 1977, operating multiple record labels including 4AD, XL Recordings, Matador Records, and Young Turks.

private
London, United Kingdom

4 brands in portfolio

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Brands Headquartered in United Kingdom

King's InterHighEducation

King's InterHigh

Owned by Inspired Education Group

British online school created in November 2021 through the merger of InterHigh (founded 2004) and King's College Online, owned by Inspired Education Group; offers GCSE, IGCSE, and A-Level qualifications to students aged 7-19 worldwide, accredited under the UK Department for Education's Online Education Accreditation Scheme (OEAS).

online-schoolprivate-schoolinternational-school
LamisilHealthcare Pharmaceuticals

Lamisil

Owned by Haleon plc

Over-the-counter antifungal medication for treating fungal infections including athlete's foot and toenail fungus, owned by Haleon plc.

antifungalfungal-infectionover-the-counter
Land RoverAutomotive

Land Rover

Owned by Tata Group

British premium SUV and off-road vehicle brand founded in 1948, owned by Tata Motors of India since 2008 through its Jaguar Land Rover subsidiary.

suvluxuryoff-road
Leeds United Football ClubSports

Leeds United Football Club

Owned by 49ers Enterprises

English professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, competing in the Premier League and known for its passionate fanbase and historic success in domestic and European competitions.

footballsoccerpremier-league
LinxConglomerates Industrial

Linx

Owned by Danaher Corporation

Global provider of industrial printing and product identification solutions offering inkjet and thermal printing systems for manufacturing and packaging applications.

product-identificationindustrial-printinginkjet-systems
LiverpoolSports

Liverpool

Owned by Fenway Sports Group

English professional football club based in Liverpool, competing in the Premier League and one of the most successful clubs in world football.

footballpremier-leagueenglish-football
London RecordsMedia Entertainment

London Records

Owned by Warner Music Group

British record label founded in 1926, now owned by Warner Music Group, specializing in diverse music genres with strong international operations.

record-labelmusicbritish
LongmanEducation

Longman

Owned by Pearson plc

British publishing imprint founded in 1724 by Thomas Longman in London, now owned by Pearson plc and used primarily for English language teaching materials and the Longman Dictionary series.

english-language-teachingtextbookseducational-publishing
LotusAutomotive

Lotus

Owned by Geely Automobile Holdings

British sports car manufacturer owned by Geely, specializing in lightweight, high-performance vehicles.

sports-carsautomotivebritish-brand
LysolHousehold Consumer Goods

Lysol

Owned by Reckitt

American disinfectant and household cleaning brand owned by Reckitt. The leading surface disinfectant brand in the United States and Canada, known for its disinfecting sprays, wipes, and cleaners.

disinfectanthousehold-cleaninghygiene
Manchester CitySports

Manchester City

Owned by City Football Group

English professional football club based in Manchester, competing in the Premier League and one of the most successful clubs in world football.

footballpremier-leagueenglish-football
Manchester UnitedSports

Manchester United

Owned by Manchester United plc

English professional football club based in Manchester, competing in the Premier League and one of the most valuable and successful clubs in world football.

footballpremier-leagueenglish-football
MarmiteFood Beverage

Marmite

Owned by Unilever plc

British savoury yeast extract spread owned by Unilever, known for its "Love it or Hate it" marketing slogan.

yeast-extractspreadfood
Misfits BoxingSports

Misfits Boxing

Owned by Misfits Boxing

Celebrity and influencer boxing promotion company that creates entertainment-focused boxing events featuring social media personalities, athletes, and entertainers.

boxingentertainmentinfluencer
MuzzTechnology Software

Muzz

Owned by Muzz

Muslim-focused dating and matchmaking app with over 12 million members, designed to help Muslims find marriage partners while respecting religious and cultural norms.

datingmuslim-datingmarriage-focused
Newcastle UnitedSports

Newcastle United

Owned by Public Investment Fund (Saudi Arabia)

English Premier League football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, majority-owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) following a £305 million consortium acquisition in October 2021.

footballpremier-leagueenglish-football
North Bridge HouseEducation

North Bridge House

Owned by Cognita Schools

Premium independent school group in London offering co-educational education for students aged 2-18, with emphasis on academic excellence and character development.

private-schoollondonpremium-education
Nottingham ForestSports

Nottingham Forest

Owned by Evangelos Marinakis

English professional football club based in Nottingham, competing in the Premier League and one of the oldest clubs in English football.

footballpremier-leagueenglish-football
NurofenHealthcare Pharmaceuticals

Nurofen

Owned by Reckitt

Ibuprofen-based analgesic and anti-inflammatory brand owned by Reckitt. The leading OTC pain relief brand across the UK, Australia, and several European and Asian markets.

analgesicibuprofenpain-relief
OnPath EnergyEnergy Utilities

OnPath Energy

Owned by Brookfield Renewable Partners

UK-based renewable energy developer managing wind, solar, and energy storage facilities across England and Scotland.

renewable-energywind-powersolar-energy
OtrivinHealthcare Pharmaceuticals

Otrivin

Owned by Haleon plc

Over-the-counter nasal decongestant spray for relieving nasal congestion from colds and allergies, owned by Haleon plc.

nasal-decongestantcold-reliefover-the-counter
PanadolHealthcare Pharmaceuticals

Panadol

Owned by Haleon plc

Brand of pain relief medication containing paracetamol (acetaminophen) used for treating mild to moderate pain and fever, manufactured and marketed globally by Haleon.

pain-reliefmedicationparacetamol
Parlophone RecordsMedia Entertainment

Parlophone Records

Owned by Warner Music Group

British record label founded in 1896, now owned by Warner Music Group, specializing in rock, pop, and diverse music genres with strong European operations.

record-labelmusicbritish
Pearson EnglishEducation

Pearson English

Owned by Pearson plc

Leading English language learning brand providing comprehensive courses and materials for learners of all ages and proficiency levels globally.

english-language-learninglanguage-coursesefl-esl
Pembridge HallEducation

Pembridge Hall

Owned by Inspired Education Group

Premium independent girls' preparatory school in London offering co-educational education for girls aged 4-11, known for academic excellence and character development.

private-schoolgirls-schoolpreparatory-school
PG TipsFood Beverage

PG Tips

Owned by Unilever plc

British tea brand owned by Unilever, known for its pyramid tea bags and advertising campaigns featuring chimpanzees.

teabeveragespg-tips
Polydor RecordsMedia Entertainment

Polydor Records

Owned by Universal Music Group

German record label founded in 1924, now owned by Universal Music Group, operating primarily in European markets.

record-labelmusiceuropean-label
Pot NoodleFood Beverage

Pot Noodle

Owned by Unilever plc

British instant noodle brand owned by Unilever, known for its quick preparation and distinctive packaging.

instant-noodlessnackfood
Repton SchoolsEducation

Repton Schools

Owned by Cognita Schools

One of England's oldest independent schools, founded in 1557 in Repton, Derbyshire by Sir John Port; the flagship Repton School in England operates as an independent charitable trust, while Repton's international schools in the UAE (Repton Al Barsha, Repton Dubai, Repton Abu Dhabi) joined Cognita Schools through a strategic partnership in April 2023.

private-schoolboarding-schoolindependent-school
Rolls-Royce Motor CarsAutomotive

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Owned by BMW Group

British ultra-luxury automotive brand, exclusively manufactured in Goodwood, England, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Group since 2003.

ultra-luxuryautomotivebritish-brand
Rough Trade RecordsMedia Entertainment

Rough Trade Records

Owned by Beggars Group

British independent record label founded in 1978, known for releasing music by punk, post-punk, and indie artists including The Smiths and The Fall.

record-labelindependent-musicpunk-music
ScottishPowerEnergy Utilities

ScottishPower

Owned by Iberdrola

UK-based energy company providing electricity and gas to millions of customers across Great Britain, owned by Spanish utility Iberdrola.

energyelectricitygas
Scunthorpe SteelConglomerates Industrial

Scunthorpe Steel

Owned by British Steel Limited

British steel products brand representing steel manufacturing at the Scunthorpe Steelworks, specializing in long steel products and primary steelmaking operations.

steel-productslong-steelbritish-steel
SensodyneBeauty Personal Care

Sensodyne

Owned by Haleon plc

The world's leading toothpaste brand for sensitive teeth, owned by Haleon, formulated with ingredients that help relieve tooth sensitivity over time with twice-daily brushing.

toothpasteoral-caresensitive-teeth
ShellEnergy Utilities

Shell

Owned by Shell plc

Global energy and petrochemical brand operating gas stations, refineries, and energy services worldwide.

energygas-stationsoil
Sherborne HouseEducation

Sherborne House

Owned by GEMS Education

Independent preparatory school in Hampshire, England offering co-educational education for students aged 3-11 with emphasis on academic excellence and character development.

private-schoolpreparatory-schoolengland
Sherfield SchoolEducation

Sherfield School

Owned by GEMS Education

Premium independent school in Hampshire, England offering co-educational education for students aged 3 months to 18 years with International Baccalaureate curriculum.

private-schoolboarding-schoolengland
Skinningrove SteelConglomerates Industrial

Skinningrove Steel

Owned by British Steel Limited

British steel products brand representing steel rolling and finishing operations at Skinningrove Steelworks, specializing in finished steel products and structural sections.

steel-productssteel-rollingbritish-steel
SkyTechnology Software

Sky

Owned by Comcast Corporation

European telecommunications and media company owned by Comcast Corporation, providing television, broadband, and telephone services across Europe.

telecommunicationstelevisionbroadband
SmirnoffFood Beverage

Smirnoff

Owned by Diageo plc

Global vodka brand, the world's best-selling vodka by volume, produced by Diageo.

vodkaspiritsalcohol
Southbank International SchoolEducation

Southbank International School

Owned by Cognita Schools

Premium international school group in London offering co-educational education for students aged 3-18, with emphasis on International Baccalaureate curriculum and global citizenship.

international-schoolprivate-schoollondon
SunderlandSports

Sunderland

Owned by Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

English professional football club based in Sunderland, competing in the Championship and one of the best-supported clubs in English football.

footballchampionshipenglish-football
TalentiFood Beverage

Talenti

Owned by Unilever plc

American premium gelato and sorbetto brand owned by Unilever, known for its transparent plastic jars and layered gelato products. Founded in Dallas, Texas in 2003 and acquired by Unilever in 2014.

gelatoice-creampremium-frozen-dessert
TetleyFood Beverage

Tetley

Owned by Tata Group

British tea brand founded in 1837, the second-largest tea brand in the world by distribution. Owned by Tata Consumer Products, a subsidiary of Tata Group, since 2000.

teabritish-brandindian-owned
The GuardianMedia Entertainment

The Guardian

Owned by Guardian Media Group

British national newspaper and digital media company providing news, politics, opinion, culture, and lifestyle content across print and digital platforms.

newspapermediabritish-media
The Ritz LondonTravel Hospitality

The Ritz London

Owned by The Ritz London

Iconic five-star luxury hotel on Piccadilly in London, founded by César Ritz in 1906 and privately owned by Qatari businessman Abdulhadi Mana Al-Hajri since March 2020.

luxury-hotellondonfive-star
The TelegraphMedia Entertainment

The Telegraph

Owned by Telegraph Media Group Limited

British national newspaper founded in 1855, currently controlled by RedBird IMI under a loan arrangement, with Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) having announced a £500 million deal to acquire it in November 2025, subject to a UK government public interest investigation launched in February 2026.

newspapermediabritish-media
ThursdayTechnology Software

Thursday

Owned by Thursday

Dating events platform hosting weekly singles-only gatherings in 150+ cities, focused on real-life connections rather than app-based matching.

datingeventsreal-life-dating
TNT SportsSports

TNT Sports

Owned by Warner Bros. Discovery

British sports broadcasting channel offering live coverage of Premier League football, UEFA competitions, and other major sports events across the UK and Ireland.

sports-broadcastingfootballpremier-league
Tottenham Hotspur Football ClubSports

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

Owned by ENIC Group

English professional football club based in North London, competing in the Premier League and owned by ENIC Group (86.58%) with Joe Lewis family trust as controlling shareholder.

footballsoccerpremier-league
Trading 212Finance Fintech

Trading 212

Owned by Trading 212

UK-based online trading platform offering commission-free stock, ETF, and cryptocurrency trading to retail investors across Europe.

tradinginvestingfintech
Trafalgar ToursTravel Hospitality

Trafalgar Tours

Owned by The Travel Corporation

Guided tour company offering escorted coach tours and vacation packages to destinations worldwide, specializing in hassle-free travel experiences with expert tour directors.

guided-tourscoach-toursescorted-tours
TwiningsFood Beverage

Twinings

Owned by Associated British Foods

British tea brand founded in 1706, one of the oldest consumer brands in continuous operation, owned by Associated British Foods and sold in over 100 countries.

teabritish-brandhot-beverages
VauxhallAutomotive

Vauxhall

Owned by Stellantis

British automobile manufacturer owned by Stellantis, known for practical and affordable vehicles.

british-brandpractical-carsaffordable-vehicles
VoltarenHealthcare Pharmaceuticals

Voltaren

Owned by Haleon plc

Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pain relief brand containing diclofenac, owned by Haleon plc (LSE/NYSE: HLN) since its July 2022 spinoff from the GSK and Pfizer consumer health joint venture, with Voltaren growing mid-single digit in full-year 2025 supported by new format patches and Voltadexibu launches.

pain-reliefanti-inflammatorynsaid
Wagon WheelsFood Beverage

Wagon Wheels

Owned by Burton's Biscuit Company

British biscuit brand owned by Burton's Biscuit Company, known for chocolate-covered marshmallow and jam-filled biscuits.

biscuitschocolatemarshmallow
WalkersFood Beverage

Walkers

Owned by PepsiCo

British snack food company and the United Kingdom's leading manufacturer of crisps (potato chips), known for its wide variety of flavored crisps and snacks.

crispspotato-chipsbritish-snacks
Wetherby PembridgeEducation

Wetherby Pembridge

Owned by Inspired Education Group

Premium independent senior school in London offering co-educational education for students aged 11-18, combining Wetherby and Pembridge traditions with world-leading facilities.

private-schoolsenior-schoollondon
Wetherby SchoolEducation

Wetherby School

Owned by Inspired Education Group

Premium independent preparatory school in London offering co-educational education for boys and girls aged 2-13, known for academic excellence and holistic development.

private-schoolpreparatory-schoollondon
What NotFashion Apparel

What Not

Owned by What Not Brands Ltd.

British fashion brand specializing in oversized, gender-neutral clothing and sustainable fashion practices.

fashionclothingsustainable-fashion
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