Published on 23rd February 2021 in Industry News

After the Prime Ministers announcement on Monday 22nd February one or two things are for certain in England….. The schools go back and non essential retail has a re-opening plan for the not too distant future. We know there is also hope in Scotland too…… Wales and Ireland we continue to keep our fingers crossed ... Read more

Published on 22nd February 2021 in Notice Board

Here at the BFA we are keen to support our members and get the message out that YOU – the professional independent florist should be THE only place to buy Mother’s Day Flowers. We have put together a number of Instagram images, Facebook covers, posters and 20 website images free of charge. Simply go to ... Read more

Published on 10th February 2021 in Notice Board

There was a great response with 347 of you joining in to provide us with the information we needed to assist you. Below we have listed the questions and results so you can see for yourself. Thank you to everyone that took the time to complete it. Answer Choices Response Percent Responses Retail shop business ... Read more

Published on 9th February 2021 in Industry News

Wedding Task force meet at Number 10 Downing Street Number 10 today thanked the UK #WeddingsTaskforce for a “hugely helpful” meeting convened with both Number 10 and BEIS on Monday 8th February Number 10 confirmed that the Taskforce’s solution for a safe reopening of weddings will be included in representations to the PM’s COVID Taskforce – which ... Read more

Published on 25th January 2021 in Notice Board

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS: INTERFLORA LAUNCHES ‘BOUQUET OF THE YEAR’ AS CORONAVIRUS SEES BLOOMING BRITS SEND MORE FLOWERS ‘JUST BECAUSE’ THAN EVER BEFORE Sales data from Interflora found that ‘Missing you’ flowers peaked in April and May as lockdown loneliness kicked in  More ‘Just because’ flowers were sent in 2020, compared to the previous year, ... Read more

Published on 21st January 2021 in For the Industry

The latest information for all those in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England- Grants The Chancellor announced new Grant information following the National Lockdown. The grant will be based on the rateable value of the property on the first full day of restrictions. Businesses that have been required to close due to national restrictions ... Read more

Published on 12th January 2021 in Brexit

Updated 12th January 2021 While Covid-19 had dominated our news there is no getting away with the fact that we have left the EU. On 24 December 2020, an agreement was reached between the EU and the UK on a new partnership. This agreement sets out the regulations that will apply between the EU and ... Read more

Published on 11th January 2021 in Industry News

Covid-19. Your questions- our answers. We have taken on board as much factual information as we can, by following Government updates, speaking to other associations, wholesalers, and our florist industry colleagues.

Published on 1st December 2020 in BFA Vision

On May 23rd we will be holding our BFA Vision business conference at the Marriot Hotel, Leicester. BFA Vision 2021 is our annual spring trade conference with an engaging programme of inspirational speakers and business workshops on essential commercial topics to re-energise your business mind! Saturday 22nd May – workshops to help your business. Saturday ... Read more

Published on 2nd November 2020 in For the Industry

On Sunday 31st October the Prime Minister announced a new lockdown which will begin on 5th November 2020 and apply to England. Until that date the Government restrictions that your local area has in place should be adhered to as usual. These restriction levels will be in place until December 2nd at least, when they ... Read more