by BFC | Jan 24, 2025 | BFC Activity Reports
A round up of key activites in the last quarter of 2024. Official Opposition Ministers Kemi Badenoch MP was elected Leader of the Conservative Party on 2 November 2024 and has appointed her shadow ministerial team. Key appointments for the industry include: Department...
by BFC | Oct 9, 2024 | BFC Activity Reports
UK General Election: A Labour Government with a significant majority The General Election on 4 July 2024 saw a new Labour Government elected with a huge majority – 172 seats. This was nearly as large as Tony Blair’s 1997 landslide victory. As result, there have been...
by BFC | Jun 21, 2024 | BFC Activity Reports
BFC Executive Meeting (7 May 2024) The BFC Executive met on 7 May 2024 and discussed the latest developments in flammability regulations, and the Energy and Trade Intensive Industries Scheme. The BFC agreed to continue collecting evidence regarding the furniture...
by BFC | May 22, 2024 | BFC Activity Reports
BFC Executive Meeting (8 January 2024 and 7 February 2024) In the BFC Executive meeting held on 8 January, members deliberated on the Policy Group initiative and agreed to establish a Public Affairs Advisory Committee. This Committee will facilitate discussions on...
by BFC | Dec 20, 2023 | BFC Activity Reports
BFC Executive Meeting (18 October 2023 and 20 November 2023) The BFC Executive met on 18 October 2023 and discussed upcoming key political developments including the King’s Speech on 7 November 2023 and Autumn Statement on 22 November. The BFC Executive discussed two...
by BFC | Oct 24, 2023 | BFC Activity Reports
BFC Executive Meeting (26 July 2023 and 11 September 2023) On 26 July 2023, the BFC Executive met to discuss several significant topics. These included apprenticeships in the furniture industry and the upcoming consultation regarding flammability regulations. The BFC...
