UK Spending Review 2025: What it means for beauty
This week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented the UK Spending Review 2025 to Parliament, here’s what is means for beauty.
Government announces increase in funding for SMEs via funding scheme
Last week, the Government announced a £500 million boost to the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) for small and medium-sized enterprises.
UK records strongest prestige beauty sales compared to rest of EU5, according to Circana findings
The UK comes out on top in premium beauty sales in comparison to France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Mass vs Prestige: How were people shopping for beauty in 2024?
Over the past five years, consumers have been trading up on their beauty buys, opting to splash the cash – did 2024 buck this trend?
Beauty Ai: Where are we now?
Beauty Ai has become a constant within industry over the last decade, with developments intensifying via virtual try-on and other systems. With the Government launching its ‘Ai opportunities action plan’, where are we with beauty Ai?
British Beauty Council showcases the Value of Beauty to MPs at Houses of Parliament
Earlier this week, the British Beauty Council uncovered the power of beauty to parliamentarians, showcasing services across hairdressing, wellbeing and skincare sectors.
Exploring the tech, socials, and strategies making the future of fragrance sweet
According to consumer analytics company Circana, fragrance sales reached $7.3 billion last year – resulting in a 52% rise in its share of the total prestige beauty category. What’s the sector’s secret?
Value of Beauty 2023: UK industry champions SMEs and retains high street stronghold
The British Beauty Council’s newest report Value of Beauty, 2023 spotlights the power of the industry for promoting entrepreneurship, supporting social mobility, and touching the lives of thousands across Britain.
#FutureTalentInBeauty: British Beauty Council launches the Future Talent Programme
Introducing the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme set to nurture a steady pipeline of talent to the beauty industry and all of its sectors.
The Black Pound Report: The £2.7billion Missed Opportunity
The Black Pound Report 2022 has unveiled the untapped economic power of the UK’s Multi-Ethnic consumer, with the health and beauty market being valued at £2.7billion. The British Beauty Council’s Value of Beauty Report valued total consumer spend in the industry at £27.2billion, meaning that a staggering 10% of consumer spending is being missed.
