NI businesses challenging ‘disproportionate’ shutdown of beauty industry

The businesses are challenging the shutdown of their businesses by Covid-19 regulations. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

A group representing close contact workers will set out a case in court against the “disproportionate” and “arbitrary” shutdown of their businesses.

The Northern Ireland Executive announced that services such as hairdressers and beauticians were among a range of businesses required to close until November 13.