A new organisation representing professionals in the hair and beauty industry says the black economy now is as big as the legitimate industry, with thousands of people providing services in their homes.

The Hair and Beauty Confederation (HABIC) is due to be launched next week.

It says the black market is causing a severe skills crisis for businesses and is damaging standards across the industry.

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