BFC petitions the Chancellor about unfair biomass subsidies
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...
Renewable energy to bring £25bn of investment into UK economy
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...
Vince Cable launches Make it in Great Britain Exhibition
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...
Government announces plans to revoke Bunk Bed Regulations following Red Tape review
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has released the Government response to the Retail and Manufacturing Consultation. The majority of respondents agreed with revocation of the regulations in the consultation document. We received some general comments...
BFC EXHIBITION SUCCESS AT WESTMINSTER
The scale and diversity of Britain’s furniture industry was put on show for hundreds of MPs, peers and civil servants during a four day exhibition staged by The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) at the House of Commons. As the voice of the British furniture and...
SPORTING CHANCE FOR BRITISH FURNITURE
A run of Royal celebrations and summer of top sporting action is proving a tonic for Britain’s furniture industry. More than one in four Britons (28%) agree they have become more inclined to buy British due to the Royal Wedding last year, the Diamond Jubilee this year...