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Wellbeing and Workforce Efficiency in Focus: March HR Forum Recap
13 April 2026
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The latest HR Forum took place on 19th March, kindly hosted by Wade Springs in Long Eaton and led by Vice Chair Kathryn Crowshaw of Peak Converters. The meeting brought members together to discuss two important workplace themes — wellbeing and annualised hours — with open, thoughtful conversation around both.
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Furniture Component Expo 2026: Bigger, Busier and Brimming with Innovation
18 March 2026
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The buzz around Telford’s International Centre on 11–12 March told its own story — the Furniture Component Expo (FCE) 2026 was back, stronger than ever. With visitor numbers rising by more than 11% compared with last year, and over 80 exhibitors filling Hall 1, this year’s show reinforced its place as the go-to event for the UK’s furniture manufacturing supply chain.
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Design Law Reform Urgently Needed to Protect Britain’s Creators, says Dids Macdonald
12 January 2026
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Speaking at the Westminster Forum on the future of the UK’s intellectual property on 8 January, Dids Macdonald OBE, Co-founder and Chair of Anti Copying in Design (ACID), delivered a powerful call for reform of the UK’s design law framework, arguing that current protections fail the very creators they are meant to serve.
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New faces at the helm of BFA’s HR Forum
24 November 2025
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After a successful first year, the networking platform for HR professionals in the furniture industry has appointed a new Chair and Vice-Chair.
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New partnership will strengthen cyber resilience for BFA members
24 November 2025
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The British Furniture Association (BFA) has forged a new partnership with Saepio Information Security to help businesses take a proactive approach on cyber security.
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New chair for British Furniture Confederation
13 November 2025
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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.
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JFS Furniture Awards 2026 Launches with Six New Categories Celebrating Retail and Innovation
19 September 2025
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The newly elevated Furniture Awards will make its debut on Monday 19 January 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham, in conjunction with the January Furniture Show.
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FCE set to stay in Telford through to 2029
10 September 2025
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National trade body the British Furniture Association (BFA) has committed to hosting its Furniture Component Expo (FCE) at Telford International Centre for the next four years.
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Largest Net Zero Industry Research Initiative Returns For Second Year
23 June 2025
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UK Net Zero Business Census 2025 aims to dive deeper and wider than last year, tracking momentum, progress, and ambition of businesses nationwide to reach net zero by 2050
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British Furniture Association - the new name for British Furniture Manufacturers - announced
6 November 2024
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The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has announced a change of name to the British Furniture Association (BFA), to consolidate its expanding representation in the UK marketplace.
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