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THE long wait for a haircut may be over soon but some salons are holding off on taking bookings.
It has been a tough year for the hair and beauty industry, with businesses having to spend thousands of pounds on PPE and appointments being cancelled.
For those working in close contact services, there is hope for a better 2021 after they were told they can re-open on April 12.
However, many already have long a waiting list from last year and do not want to give clients false hope after the constantly changing picture over the last 12 months.
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BUSINESS owners in Henley say the grants being offered by the Government will not be enough to offset the damage of the latest lockdown.
People in retail, hospitality and leisure can apply for between £4,000 and £9,000 per property depending on its rateable value.
This is part of a £4.6 billion package announced by the Treasury, while the employee furlough scheme has been extended to April.
The national lockdown has forced all non-essential businesses to close for the third time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, meaning they still have bills to pay while receiving no income.