by BFC | Mar 1, 2016 | BFC News
After four years in the hot seat, Paul von der Heyde is stepping down as chairman of the British Furniture Confederation. The new chairman is Jonathan Hindle, group managing director of KI (Krueger International) – E.M.E.A. Jonathan originally trained as an...
by BFC | Aug 24, 2015 | BFC News
David Cameron has outlined plans to increase the number of quality apprenticeships and give businesses a say on how they are run. Government outlines radical changes to boost apprenticeship numbers and drive up quality of courses Apprenticeship levy to level the...
by BFC | Aug 1, 2015 | BFC News
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in Parliament on 1 July and officers of the Group were elected. Conservative MP for Stevenage, Stephen McPartland, was voted chair of the Group. The following MPs and peers were elected vice-chairs: Lord Davies of Coity...
by BFC | Jul 1, 2015 | BFC News
The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) is pleased to recognise Stephen McPartland, who has been MP for Stevenage since 2010,for his outstanding support for the British furniture, furnishing and bed industry since he entered Parliament. Paul von der Heyde, chairman...
by BFC | Mar 25, 2015 | BFC News
The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills has announced the results of the consultation into a proposed amendment of the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations. BIS has listened to the concerns of the key stakeholders regarding the proposed...