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Written question asked by Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.

Personal Care Services: Operating Costs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to prevent increases in employment costs from discouraging small salon businesses from (i) employing, and (ii) training people.

Answer

Our Plan to Make Work Pay is supporting good jobs and helping responsible businesses grow. We are phasing in reforms and rolling out an online resource offering practical guidance on what the changes mean so that uncertainty doesn’t hold back hiring.

Our analysis demonstrates that, by making work more attractive and accessible to a wider range of people, the Employment Rights Act is more likely to help more people into work than reduce employment.

Through the Business Growth Service and Business Academy, small businesses can access government-backed advice and free training resources to help them develop their workforce and grow.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28629
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Employers' contributions Minimum wage Personal care services Training Operating costs
Link
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