The British Beauty Council’s Education agenda for 2026 focuses on strengthening the industry’s future workforce by improving access to career opportunities, building stronger links between education and employers, and creating clearer pathways into the sector.

In a world where our daily rituals are increasingly intertwined with the health of the environment, the concept of ‘Planet Positive Beauty’ has never been more vital. It’s no longer enough for products to simply make us look and feel good; they must also do good.

Given its size, dynamism, appetite for premium international products and strong retail infrastructure, the US is one of the most lucrative markets for British beauty brands. However, businesses wishing to explore their US prospects should be aware of key recent regulatory and trade changes. The chief amongst these is Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act 2022 (MoCRA), which constituted a significant overhaul to the way imported cosmetics are treated. Prospective exporters need to remain aware of the evolving tariff environment under the current Trump presidency.

For decades, the UK’s non-surgical cosmetic sector operated with minimal oversight, leaving both consumers and professional practitioners vulnerable. The tide began to turn in 2013 with the landmark Keogh Report, which famously described dermal fillers as a "crisis waiting to happen." Since its inception in 2018, the British Beauty Council has been the primary engine for change, working with the Government to ensure that the recommendations of the past become the laws of today.

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is an EU directive that aims to improve access to digital and physical services for people with disabilities or other impairments.

As an industry driven by competition, sustainable packaging innovation has historically been a series of closely guarded projects, steeped in secrecy but often doomed to fail once scale, accessibility and affordability are factored in.