A statement on the review of the UK flammability regulations
The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) fully supports the UK’s Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations which have been shown to save approximately 54 lives every year. In addition, we recognise the importance of the EU’s REACH Regulations, which...
BFC APPOINTS NEW CHAIR
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...
PM unveils plans to boost apprenticeships and transform training
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...
WESTMINSTER ALL PARTY GROUP RE-ESTABLISHED
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...
BRITISH FURNITURE CONFEDERATION RECOGNISES STEPHEN MCPARTLAND WITH INDUSTRY CHAMPION AWARD
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...
BIS announce the shelving of the proposed amendment to the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations
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...