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BIM Guidance Published for Specialist Contractors
What is the current National Minimum Wage and when will it change?
Rotating circular saw accident lifts lid on cabinet manufacturer’s health and safety failings
BES6001 standard failing the test for responsible sourcing
EUTR guidance on middlemen to be clarified
Government makes moves to improve college provision, but WITForum calls for stricter assessment
‘Grown in Britain’ movement aims to boost demand for British timber
A new programme with cross-Government support is aiming to make a lasting difference to the forests and woodlands of Britain.
Statutory sick pay and statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay rates to increase
The increases will kick in from 6th April, with the right to unpaid parental leave having increased earlier this month from 13 weeks to 18 weeks.
How the Late Payments Directive can help manufacturers
The Late Payments Directive came into force on March 16th 2013, and sets out new rules on the actions that can be taken when work goes unpaid for.
BWF updates guidance on the EU Timber Regulation and how it affects joinery manufacturers
I make bespoke windows and external doorsets. Will I have to CE mark from 1st July?
In just over 3 months time, most joinery manufacturers who supply complete windows and external doorsets need to make a declaration of performance (DoP) and the product will then need to be CE marked
The face that launched 1,000 daft ideas
Off course, but sticking to the plan!
Whilst it is not all doom and gloom, the Budget yesterday did precious little to benefit the immediate fortunes of the UK Woodworking Industry. We have summarized some of the key points below.
‘Balance sheet bingo’ budget unlikely to bolster growth
The British Woodworking Federation is sceptical that the measures announced today in the Chancellor's Budget Statement will provide much respite for those involved in the heart of the joinery industry.
