The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) has welcomed the publication of the Government’s export strategy, with an expressed hope that its words will be met with effective action. Jonathan Hindle, chairman of the BFC said: “I welcome the strategic approach that has...
As the Brexit debate rages on in government and across the media, the BFC’s advisers, Brevia, offer their own analysis here of the Government Brexit White Paper published on 12 July – highlighting those specific areas that might directly affect the furniture &...
The BFC today publishes its second Manifesto – calling for Government cooperation and support for the furniture and furnishings sector on training, exports, standards and regulations and the environment. The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) is the UK furniture...
An industry-specific Level 3 Furniture Apprenticeship has officially been approved. The training scheme, which has been funded and supported by both the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) and The Furniture Makers’ Company (FMC), will cover a spectrum of jobs...
Maggie Throup, Conservative MP for East Midlands constituency Erewash, has been appointed new chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group (APPFIG). Maggie’s election follows the decision by Stephen McPartland, MP for Stevenage, to step down from...