‘Baldy Barber’ says scrap Vat as other outlets close

One of Cork’s best known barber shop owners has expressed concern about the closure of a number of long-established family businesses in his trade.

Mick Moriarty blamed the undercutting of prices in the industry and the crippling impact of Vat.

The owner of the Baldy Barber in Blackpool, Mr Moriarty said four barber shops with nearly 300 years of combined service in the city have closed their doors in recent months.