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Learn To Be Woodwise! A New Training Academy In Bristol!

Jon Gibson of Didac Ltd, a specialist training provider into the woodworking sector is pleased to announce the opening in July, of a brand new training academy at Crews Hole Road, Bristol. The ... Read more »

News from the HSE

News from HSE - Three new initiatives have been announced including a newly redesigned website for those working in the woodworking sector; a new DVD using humour to get serious messages across ... Read more »

ConstructionSkills Calls on Larger Contractors to Galvanise Interest in Apprenticeships

ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry, is calling for more UK contractors to help stimulate a ‘spirit of apprenticeships’ throughout the ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What do I need to know about a ‘Retention of Title’ Clause?

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 »

Do you need ‘Time to Pay’ taxes?

Do you need ‘Time to Pay’ taxes? HMRC have announced that firms seeking time to pay on tax debts of £1million or more must provide an independent business review in support of ... Read more »

Body found after fire at famous Harrogate hotel.

A body, thought to be that of a male member of staff, has been found after a fire at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What do I need to know when drawing up a Product Guarantee?

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 »

VAT & PAYE – Important changes you need to be aware of

From 1st April VAT registered traders with an annual turnover of £100,000 excluding VAT will have to file their VAT returns online and pay VAT electronically (see BWF NEWS UPDATE 15 January ... Read more »

Chief Executive’s Blog: Who’s Afraid Of A Hung Parliament?

I promised myself I wouldn’t blog about the Election. I think about politics far more than is healthy for a man of my age, weight and family responsibilities. And I know from ... Read more »

Construction Essential to Economic Recovery, Says New Chairman of Construction Products Association

"We must raise the product manufacturers and suppliers higher up the ladder of influence ."