Written Question·Treasury·UIN 114240

Personal Care Services: Conditions of Employment

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Afzal Khan

LabourManchester Rusholme

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC is taking to investigate salons that may not be paying employer National Insurance contributions, VAT liabilities, or pension obligations through the misclassification of staff as self-employed.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
HMRC’s priority is to ensure that everyone pays the tax they are legally required to pay including those in the hair and beauty sector. HMRC’s approach focuses on preventing non‑compliance from arising in the first place by providing clear guidance and to...

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