furniture, bed and furnishings manufacturing is a substantial growth industry for the UK and BFC maintains regular dialogue with Government and other influential stakeholders to ensure that all policies and initiatives support a thriving furniture, furnishings and bed sector.
BFC News
BFC welcomes new ministerial appointments and sets out priorities for the sector
Following the recent changes in Government, BFC Chairman Tony Attard OBE has written to the newly appointed Secretaries of State whose portfolios are closely linked to the priorities of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC).Tony has congratulated:• The Rt Hon Lucy...
BFC gives measured response to Government proposals on current furniture flammability regulations
The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) has submitted a sector-wide response to the Government’s consultation on proposed reforms to upholstered furniture fire safety regulations. Representing manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and trade associations across the...
Open consultation: fire safety for domestic upholstered furniture
Established in 2006, the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) is the trusted, single voice of the UK's furniture and beds, furnishings, and flooring (FFF) sector. The sector contributes approximately £40 billion to the UK economy, and supports over 230,000 jobs...
BFC Activity
BFC activity can take many forms, from liaison with the All Party Parliamentary Group to letters to, or meetings with, ministers and civil servants. On these pages, you will find regular summaries of our activity and, from time to time, more detailed reports and submissions.
British Furniture Confederation
Our Plan For Growth
The BFC’s new Plan for Growth examines the key challenges our sector is facing and sets out a series of recommendations for government to support us and help them in delivering growth. In particular it focuses on four key pillars: skills and education; trade and exports; standards and regulations; and the environment and circular economy.