Not just About Image, the Beauty Industry is Also About Impact
The UK beauty industry is a remarkable economic force. Across professional services such as hairdressers, spas and salons, as well as personal care products and retail, the sector contributes £28.4 billion to UK GDP.
Exporting Beauty: Your Need To Know Trade Guide
The UK beauty industry is a powerhouse contributing over £30 billion to the UK economy, over £22 billion of which is accounted for by personal care goods. According to our Value of Beauty Report, produced in collaboration with Oxford Economics, exports by UK beauty and personal care manufacturers totalled £4.3 billion in 2024, making up 1.3% of UK good exports.
The British Beauty Council hosts parliamentary drop-in showcasing industry impact
On the 26th of January, the British Beauty Council hosted its first parliamentary drop-in of 2026. The event was aimed at showcasing the economic and cultural contribution the beauty industry makes to the UK and to give attendees an experiential demonstration of hair and beauty services, alongside key industry insights. Hosted with Carolyn Harris MP, Chair of the Beauty and Wellbeing APPG, the drop-in saw record attendance, with 40 MPs and one peer present, with a further 28 MPs represented by their staff.
How The British Beauty Council Works with The Government
The British Beauty Council represents the full breadth of the UK beauty industry, from manufacturers and retailers to hair and beauty businesses on the high street, serving as the key link between the government and the industry that contributes close to 28.4Bn to UK GDP.
Treasury backs £28.4bn beauty industry, celebrating the ‘best of British enterprise and innovation’
To close British Beauty Week, the Treasury welcomed leading professionals and innovators from across the beauty industry to No. 11 Downing Street. The event showcased first-hand the industry’s breadth, diversity, and success.
The Beauty Tech Group debuts on the London Stock Exchange
The Beauty Tech Group, parent company of CurrentBody, has officially launched on the London Stock Exchange with a valuation of £300 million – becoming the first beauty tech company to IPO and the first UK beauty company to list on the main market.
UK prestige beauty sales outpace other EU5 markets
According to new data from Circana, the UK prestige beauty market has outpaced that of France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
UK Government has announced increased immigration requirements – how does it impact beauty?
The UK beauty industry relies on skilled workers who provide vital skills and services to the sector, here’s how new legislation could impact the industry…
Josh Wood appointed as Vice-Chair of the British Beauty Council
The British Beauty Council is pleased to appoint Josh Wood as its Vice Chairman. Wood’s experience characterises the value of the hair and beauty industry for building a unique, exciting and successful career
What do the new Government’s new strategies mean for beauty?
The UK Government recently published its Industrial Strategy, Trade Strategy, and Creative Industries Sector Plan. Here’s how beauty could feed into the plans…
