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What does a Labour government mean for hairdressing?

Kerr Stramer and Labour Party

It’s official. The people of the UK have voted for change and for the first time in 14 years, a Labour government has come into power. But, what does this mean for hairdressing? 

Women in the Workplace

In a female dominated industry, it’s important to know how women will be supported under a new government. The manifesto pledges to continue the Tory’s 2-year roll-out of free childcare, but also plans to introduce a free breakfast club in all primary schools – making it less of a financial burden for mothers to return to work after having children. They also intend to take action to reduce the gender pay gap and strengthen maternity and menopause rights to protect against workplace discrimination.

Apprenticeships

The number of hairdressing apprentices has plummeted and salon owners are struggling to recruit due to a lack of skills. Labour intends to invest in training and professional development. They want to introduce a Growth & Skills levy to replace the current Apprenticeship levy – making apprenticeships more accessible – hoorah!

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Wages

Historically, Labour have always been vocal about a fairer and more equal society. In today’s economic climate, the Living Wage is not a true living wage. Labour will change this to ensure a fair Living Wage is introduced and plans to remove the age bands around minimum wage; ensuring all adults are entitled to the same minimum wage – a pay rise to many youngsters in the industry!

Business

In their manifesto Labour refer to small businesses and the self-employed as ” the lifeblood of communities and high streets across the country.” They intend to replace the current business rates with a new system to level the playing field between small businesses and online giants. Labour will support small businesses by introducing new legislations and regulatory reforms – which means fewer salons closing their doors!

Lower Energy Bills

The increase in energy bills has been tough on business owners. Labour have set a mission to introduce Clean Power across Britain by 2030. The zero-carbon electricity power that they are working on will mean lower bills for businesses and homes – music to our ears!

Caroline Larissey

Watch this space…

Responding to the General Election result, Caroline Larissey, Chief Executive at the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) said: “Congratulations to Keir Starmer and the Labour party, we look forward to working with the new Government to advance the interests of the hair and beauty sector.

We have been heartened during the election campaign to hear Labour underlining the important role of the hair & beauty for healthy high streets, economy and communities. We were also pleased also to hear their considerations around VAT reform and we look forward to feeding in on the proposed roadmap for business taxation.

As the new Government develops its proposed industrial strategy, it’s important that this improves the business environment in which our sector businesses work, improves the many towns, cities, high streets and communities where they are based and has talent development at its heart. People are central to the future of the hair & beauty sector and we look forward to working with the government to make sure that the proposed Growth and Skills levy improves, and not reduces in any way, support for apprenticeships for small and micro businesses, helping them bring on the talent of the future’.

In a nutshell, we think the new Labour government could help create a. more inclusive and prosperous future for hairdressers across the country.

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