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European Parliament Passes Due Diligence Legislation

13 July 2010 - An EU-wide ban on illegal timber will come into force late this year

Chief Executive’s Blog: Don’t Delay Part L Implementation

12 July 2010 - The HBF are lobbying for postponement, but is it what we want?

Press Release: WITForum Expands Range Of Training Courses On Offer Through Partnership With Didac Ltd

12 July 2010 - Download the PDF Release Here Since its launch in 2006, the Woodworking Industry Training Forum (WITForum administered by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF has offered training courses on a ... Read more »

The cost of unsafe working practices

09 July 2010 - A Midlands joinery company has recently been fined £3,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries to his hand while operating an unguarded machine. The accident which happened last ... Read more »

Fire at Premier Inn at Silverstone

08 July 2010 - Doors still standing.

Message from Nick at Mighton Products Ltd – Co-sponsor of BWF Members’ Day 2010

08 July 2010 - I hoped you enjoyed the recent members day. Mighton, as one of the co sponsors certainly did. It was a great opportunity to meet up with some existing customers and also to chat with potential ... Read more »

£55 Billion ‘Building Schools for the Future’ Scheme Scrapped

07 July 2010 - The Government’s plan to rebuild or refurbish every secondary school in England has been sidelined as part of the cuts in public spending. The Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme ... Read more »

BIS Seeks Industry Placements For Civil Servants

06 July 2010 - Following his own recent stint on Mark Prisk is looking for companies willing to offer for short term placements for civil servants in the Enterprise Directorate at BIS. This initiative is ... Read more »

Press Release: WITForum Encourages Woodworking Industry To Brush Up On Its Management Skills

06 July 2010 - Download the PDF Version Here. Management skills are essential for the smooth running of any joinery company, and they can always be improved at any age or level of experience. The Woodworking ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – In what circumstances can I deduct costs from the wages of an employee?

06 July 2010 - 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 »