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Commons · Question 108423 · Tabled 26 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 3 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by John Grady

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to provide support for small businesses in the Hair and Beauty sector.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 3 Feb 2026

Corrected 3 Feb 2026 by Kate Dearden

Small businesses in the hair and beauty sector play an important role in supporting jobs, high streets and local economies. We've introduced permanently lower business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties and have provided £4.3bn to shield...