9 January 2024
State of the Industry survey
At a time of looming wage rises, falling inflation and winter energy costs, we are keen to get the very latest insights from you about how business is going.
Respond to our latest quarterly survey here.
The survey asks you questions about business activity, prices, business costs, debt, recruitment intentions and barriers to growth.
Please give us your latest views, particularly ahead of the Spring Budget scheduled for early March.
The deadline for responses is Friday 19 January at 5pm.
The survey should take around 7 minutes. Your responses are strictly confidential.
The Winter issue of salonfocus is here!
Artificial intelligence is growing at an unprecedented rate and changing our lives in so many ways. In our latest issue, we look at what AI means to the hair and beauty sector, and how industry professionals are already using it.
Join the NHBF Board
Are you an experienced professional in the hairdressing, beauty, nails or aesthetic industries? Have you been an NHBF Member for over a year and are passionate about making a positive impact? Then you might be interested in joining the NHBF Board and helping shape the future of the hair and beauty sector.
How to Apply:
All you need to do is complete a short statement about yourself in writing on video, or both (maximum length 3 minutes), telling us why you’d like to be on the Board and what you think you would bring, and return the application form to us by 5pm Sunday 4 February 2024.
Join the Advisory Board
If you are a skilled professional in the hairdressing, barbering, beauty, nails, or aesthetic industries and have a passion for making a positive impact, you might be interested in joining one of the NHBF Advisory Boards. By doing so, you can help shape the future of NHBF membership and work to support the sector.
How to Apply:
Please send your personal statement to membership@nhbf.co.uk by 5pm Sunday 4 February 2024.
Changes to National Insurance Contributions
Since January 6th, the National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for employees have been reduced by two percentage points, from 12% to 10%, following the Chancellor's announcement in his recent Autumn Statement. For self-employed individuals, Class IV NICs will be reduced from 9% to 8% starting from April 6th, 2024, and Class II NICs will effectively be abolished.