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...
A New Year’s message from the BFC chairman
As we begin a new year, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all our members, partners, and friends of the British Furniture Confederation. Building on the strong foundations established in recent years, 2026 promises to be both busy and exciting for our...
New chair for British Furniture Confederation
After 10 years in the hot seat, Jonathan Hindle is stepping down as chairman of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC). The new chairman is Tony Attard, OBE, DL, founder and chairman of the Panaz Group, The BFC was set up in 2006 by the Worshipful Company of...
BFC champions £41bn furniture industry in Westminster
This article is reproduced with the kind permission of Furnishing Report The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) pressed the case for the UK furniture industry in Parliament this week, raising recognition of its economic value, and urging Government to ensure...