News

Hair & Barber Council announces new Chair and Vice Chair

Date 05 Aug 2021

Following the Council meeting on the 14 July, Keith Conniford, Registrar and CEO of the Hair & Barber Council, is delighted to announce that Ben Dellicompagni…

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Update on Regulations in England

Date 28 Jul 2021

As you may be aware, in line with Step 4 of the Prime Minister’s Roadmap, the Contact Detail Regulations were revoked on 19 July 2021. This means that venues are no longer legally required to ask customers and…

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Napps

Date 26 Jul 2021

Napps is revolutionising the hair and beauty industry with a new digital platform that brings professional afro and curly hairstylists from all corners of the high street in one place.

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New report on the plight of the Hair, Barber and Beauty sector as part of The Grimsey Review

Date 26 Jul 2021

This highly anticipated review focuses on the increasingly worrying position of the retail, hair and beauty and hospitality sectors.

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New guidelines in England ahead of 19 July

Date 15 Jul 2021

The Government has announced new guidelines for those working in close contact services, including hairdressers, barbers and beauty practitioners.

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Wales - Covid restrictions set to be eased

Date 15 Jul 2021

Mark Drakeford has announced that Wales will move fully into alert level 1 from Saturday, July 17, and is set to lift nearly all restrictions on people and businesses three weeks later on….

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Lifting of Covid restrictions in Scotland

Date 14 Jul 2021

The First Minister told the Scottish Parliament that the country would move to Level 0 but face masks will remain “mandatory”.

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Lifting of Covid restrictions in England

Date 14 Jul 2021

With the Prime Minister easing restrictions on our lives from 19 July in England, this is indeed great news following the nightmare we have had to live through these past 16 months….

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GREAT NEWS!

Date 05 Jul 2021

The time has now come for one voice to represent the many industry professionals from all parts of the hair, barber and beauty industry joining together, and working together for the betterment of the sector!

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APPG for Hairdressing, Barbering and Cosmetology

Date 22 Jun 2021

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Hairdressing, Barbering and Cosmetology was reconstituted at the AGM on the 14th June.

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Eviction protection extended for businesses most in need

Date 17 Jun 2021

Businesses that have had to remain closed during the pandemic and are unable to pay rent on their commercial property will continue to be protected from eviction…

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Applications for the increased incentive payment for hiring a new apprentice are now open.

Date 10 Jun 2021

Employers with apprentices who have an employment start date between 1 April 2021 and 30 September 2021 and who also have a practical period (training) start date between 1 April 2021 and 30 November 2021 may be eligible for an incentive payment.

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