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Value of Beauty 2026: UK Beauty Industry Loses Jobs Amid Economic Pressures Despite Contributing £28.3 Billion to the Economy

The British Beauty Council publishes the Value of Beauty 2026, an annual report compiled by Oxford Economics and commissioned by the British Beauty Council that shows the economic impact of the personal care industry for the previous year. It reveals that employment across the UK beauty industry fell by 2.8% in 2025, as businesses faced rising wage costs, National Insurance contributions, business rates and utility bills.

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A not-for-profit organisation representing the beauty industry, our work is supported by patrons and key industry stakeholders.

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Be A Part of British Beauty Week 2026
British Beauty Week returns this October – this year’s theme: The Impact of Beauty.
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How We Work With Government
Serving as the key link between the government and the industry that contributes close to 28.4Bn to UK GDP.
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What we do

The Council champions the industry with government, tackles shared challenges, and drives positive change through industry-led committees.

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Introducing The UV Safety Initiative
To bridge the gap between industry and government policy, the British Beauty Council formed the UV Safety Coalition to bring the sector together and support collective action to tackle one of the UK’s most pressing health challenges.
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New SIC Codes For Hair, Beauty and Spa
After seven years of determined lobbying, the British Beauty Council has secured the first change to the beauty industry’s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes since 1948.
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Explore our guides, reports, and resources for consumers and businesses across British beauty.

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Sustainability: Recycle Your Beauty Empties
Find out where your closest beauty take-back recycling point is with our interactive map.
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A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You Report
Through the voices of industry workers, we explore roles from product development to marketing, artistry, and retail.
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Sustainability: Recycle Your Beauty Empties

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Sustainability: Recycle Your Beauty Empties

Find out where your closest beauty take-back recycling point is with our interactive map.
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A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You Report

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A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You Report

Through the voices of industry workers, we explore roles from product development to marketing, artistry, and retail.
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Introducing The UV Safety Initiative

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Introducing The UV Safety Initiative

To bridge the gap between industry and government policy, the British Beauty Council formed the UV Safety Coalition to bring the sector together and support collective action to tackle one of the UK’s most pressing health challenges.
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New SIC Codes For Hair, Beauty and Spa

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New SIC Codes For Hair, Beauty and Spa

After seven years of determined lobbying, the British Beauty Council has secured the first change to the beauty industry’s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes since 1948.
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FEATURED

Be A Part of British Beauty Week 2026

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Be A Part of British Beauty Week 2026

British Beauty Week returns this October - this year’s theme: The Impact of Beauty.
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How We Work With Government

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How We Work With Government

Serving as the key link between the government and the industry that contributes close to 28.4Bn to UK GDP.
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About

A not-for-profit organisation representing the beauty industry, our work is supported by patrons and key industry stakeholders.

FEATURED

Be A Part of British Beauty Week 2026
British Beauty Week returns this October - this year’s theme: The Impact of Beauty.
READ article
How We Work With Government
Serving as the key link between the government and the industry that contributes close to 28.4Bn to UK GDP.
READ article

What we do

The Council champions the industry with government and drives positive change through industry-led committees.

FEATURED

Introducing The UV Safety Initiative
To bridge the gap between industry and government policy, the British Beauty Council formed the UV Safety Coalition to bring the sector together and support collective action to tackle one of the UK’s most pressing health challenges.
READ article
New SIC Codes For Hair, Beauty and Spa
After seven years of determined lobbying, the British Beauty Council has secured the first change to the beauty industry’s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes since 1948.
READ article

Resources

Explore our guides, reports, and resources for consumers and businesses across British beauty.

FEATURED

Sustainability: Recycle Your Beauty Empties
Find out where your closest beauty take-back recycling point is with our interactive map.
READ article
A Beauty Industry That Looks Like You Report
Through the voices of industry workers, we explore roles from product development to marketing, artistry, and retail.
READ article