The new guide is intended to help consumers avoid “greenwashed” products.

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Coming into place this month, from Thursday 11 November, anybody entering a CQC registered care home for work or volunteering purposes must be vaccinated against Covid-19. This applies to all visiting workers, including hairdressers and beauty professionals.

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According to the new UK Visa rules post Brexit, hiring from the EU is still possible but may require a little more red tape than we are used to, however, the process itself can take as little as three weeks.

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Spa, beauty and salon businesses in the personal care sector in England will all receive a 50% cut in business rates over the next year.

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Self-employed hairdressers and beauty therapists have changed the way they work in light of the pandemic. According to a new report up to 30% of self-employed workers have opted to convert garages and rooms in their homes or go freelance since the Covid-19 crisis took hold.

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From the 7th October 2021, the Beauty Backed Trust will launch their first Grant Programme to continue to support the beauty industry after the COVID-19 pandemic

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When your clients take a seat in your salon, they probably expect to be offered a cup of tea or coffee alongside their hair or nail care appointment. But, have you ever considered offering them a glass of wine or bubbly? So how can you serve alcohol in your salon and what is the law around it?

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Bearing in mind mask wearing is no longer compulsory…should you? PBL Magazine supports mask wearing and keeping the public safe, so we’ve outlined the top reasons on why keeping your masks on we’ll be better for the greater good.

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The government has released new guidance in working in close contact services from the 19th of July as England moves into Step 4 of easing lockdown measures.

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After the initial busy period post lockdown, salons have seen that clients have not returned to the hair and beauty sector in the same numbers as before the pandemic, particularly in the beauty sector whose trade relies more heavily on client experience and social events.

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Shear Haven has launched in the UK with new ambassador Liz McKeon, salon business expert and is providing free anti-domestic violence training for beauty professionals

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Over a hectic year of covid issues for so many businesses, Margaret Dabbs has still managed to find time to create this wonderful new charity, supporting children in sports shoes.

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Opening or changing your business structure can be daunting. With over 57% of the hairdressing industry acting freelance according to a survey conducted by the NHBF, the question is - is freelance suitable for you?

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The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched a new campaign urging people to ‘Book in for Beauty’ to secure the future of salons in the UK. This initiative is being supported by long standing BABTAC member and Skincare Guru Caroline Hirons. As part of the campaign BABTAC has produced some advice for salon owners to make customers feel safe about booking beauty appointments and how to tailor their treatments to suit the current climate.

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Thérapie Clinic, the biggest provider of laser hair removal in Europe open 4 state of the art clinics across Kingston, Richmond, Wimbledon and Putney Bridge.

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This new offering will occupy 141 square metres of space in the store and provides 7 treatment rooms, a nail spa and a retail area.

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An update to the current guidance for close contact services is due to be published shortly. The Cabinet Secretary has confirmed that a Type IIR mask and a face visor or goggles will be required for practitioners carrying out treatments to the face.

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Thérapie Clinic announces the launch of their latest clinic in Birmingham.

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