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Emergency Budget 2010 – What you need to know.

Unlike the pre-election Budget in March, last Tuesday’s Emergency Budget will have very real consequences, not least with the rise in the rate of VAT and adjustments to ... Read more »

Construction Can Play Essential Part in Economic Recovery, Says Chairman of Construction Products Association

The BWF Executive Committee joined parliamentarians and industry leaders at the CPA's Parliamentary Reception.

European Parliament Agrees Timber Due Diligence Legislation

After years of debate, the EU has agreed to ban illegal timber entering European market from 2012.

Chief Executive’s Blog: Your Chance To Cut Red Tape

One of the most common complaints of business about Government is that it produces too much regulation – most, if not all of which is unnecessary and stifling. And one of the most ... Read more »

Chief Executive’s Blog: Initial Budget Reaction

No rabbits from the Chancellor's hat, but perhaps a little sleight of hand.

Members revisited – BWF Membership Director’s update

Since my last report my visits have taken me from the west of Cornwall to Sussex and Yorkshire during May; before venturing to North Staffordshire, Essex, West and East Yorkshire and the ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What is the maximum/minimum temperature in the workplace?

BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Pay and Technical issues. We’re putting up ... Read more »

Chief Executive’s Blog: Timing Is Everything

I've never in my life wanted to be more wrong about anything as tomorrow's Budget.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What Advice Can You Give on Using Oak For External Joinery?

BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Contractual and Technical issues. ... Read more »

SFA Gives Assurances That ‘Old’ Qualifications Will Continue To Be Funded

The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has confirmed that it will continue to fund qualifications from the ‘old’ national framework as well as on the new Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) ... Read more »