by BFC | Jan 1, 2013 | BFC News
Unfair subsidies for the burning of woody biomass During the course of 2012 the BFC kept up the pressure on government highlighting concerns about the unintended consequences of biomass subsidies on the cost of wood based raw materials. The Prime Minister was...
by BFC | Oct 1, 2012 | BFC News
The British Furniture Confederation arranged for a number of young apprentices to meet the chair Stephen McPartland MP and other members of the All Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group at the group’s Annual General Meeting at the Houses of Parliament on 22nd...
by BFC | Sep 1, 2012 | BFC News
In a further bid to highlight the furniture industry’s concerns about the adverse impact of biomass subsidies on its cost basis and future viability, representatives of the British Furniture Confederation today went to 11 Downing Street to present a letter and...
by BFC | Jul 25, 2012 | BFC News
Renewable energy to bring £25bn of investment into UK economy Changes to subsidies for renewable electricity could incentivise between £20 billion and £25 billion of new investment in the economy between 2013 and 2017. The Banding Review for the Renewables Obligation...
by BFC | Jul 24, 2012 | BFC News
Vince Cable launches Make it in Great Britain Exhibition Business Secretary Vince Cable has today (24 July) opened a new exhibition at Science Museum, London to show young people the rewarding career opportunities available in British manufacturing. The exhibition is...