Hilary Hall steps down as NHBF Chief Executive
25 September 2020
After seven very happy years at the NHBF, chief executive, Hilary Hall will be retiring on Wednesday 30 September. The decision to retire was originally shared...
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NHBF says new Job Support Scheme doesn’t go far enough to protect businesses
24 September 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has today announced new financial support measures to protect jobs in businesses facing lower demand, due to COVID-19.
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Coronavirus: NHBF update – 23 September 2020
23 September 2020
This update covers:
- England: government guidelines now a legal requirement.
- England: all staff in salons and barbershops must wear face coverings.
- Scotland: Enforcement...
Coronavirus: NHBF update –22 September 2020
22 September 2020
• England: QR poster must be displayed in salons and barbershops.
• England: information about goggles updated.
• Eviction ban for salons and barbershops extended until end of...
Government extends business eviction ban until end of the year
18 September 2020
The NHBF welcomes the government’s decision to extend support to stop business evictions for the rest of the year.
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Coronavirus: NHBF update –16 September 2020
16 September 2020
This update covers:
• Court ruling on business interruption insurance.
• Wales: clients must now wear face coverings.
• England: goggles can be worn instead of a...
Business interruption insurance test case ruling in favour of policy holders
15 September 2020
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) brought a test case to the High Court which has today ruled in favour of the policy holders.
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Coronavirus: NHBF update – 9 September 2020
9 September 2020
This update covers:
• NHBF survey finds salons and barbershops are struggling.
• Local restrictions in Bolton include face treatment advice.
• Local restrictions in Caerphilly will...
NHBF releases State of Industry Survey Results
8 September 2020
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) today releases the results of the recent State of Industry survey, conducted across UK hair and beauty salons...
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Coronavirus: NHBF update – 1 September 2020
1 September 2020
This update covers:
Changes to the furlough scheme from today, 1 September 2020.
Scotland: checklist for salons and close contact services.
Scotland: webinar to...
Coronavirus: NHBF update – 27 August 2020
27 August 2020
This update covers:
• New payment launched for people self-isolating in highest risk areas
• Whistle-blowing scheme launched in Birmingham