Data & Sources FAQ

The data archive is a comprehensive collection of source documents, official data, and evidence used in SalonLogic Pro analysis. It includes:

• Freedom of Information responses from government departments
• Official statistics from ONS, HMRC, DfE, and other agencies
• Source documents referenced in analysis articles (PDFs, correspondence, tribunal cases)
• Curated data tables organized by topic

Everything is publicly accessible for verification and independent analysis.

Andrew Clelland maintains the archive as part of his independent research into the UK hair and beauty sector.

See the About page for full background on Andrew's credentials and methodology.

Key principle: No industry paymasters. Independent research. All sources documented for verification.

The archive has two main sections:

1. Curated Data Pages (HTML files in root directory):

• apprentice-data.html - Apprenticeship statistics and trends
• business-data.html - Business formation, dissolution, demographics
• company-demographics-data.html - Sector company structure analysis
• company-tracker-data.html - Monthly Companies House register tracker
• consumer-spending-data.html - Household spending on hair/beauty
• covid-support-data.html - Government support scheme data
• employment-workforce-data.html - Employment statistics and workforce composition
• european-data.html - European sector comparisons
• insolvency-data.html - Business failure and insolvency statistics
• ireland-data.html - Irish sector data
• high-street-laundromat-tested.html - Claim-by-claim test of a shell-company report
• corrections-log.html - Dated log of every correction to a published figure

2. Source Documents (in /sources/ folder):

• foi_responses/ - Freedom of Information responses (PDFs)
• ons_data/ - Office for National Statistics datasets
• Additional subfolders organized by document type or topic

Option 1: Browse by topic

Visit the main data page and click on the topic that matches your interest:

• Looking for apprenticeship numbers? → apprentice-data.html
• Business failure rates? → insolvency-data.html
• Employment figures? → employment-workforce-data.html

Option 2: Check FOI responses

If you're looking for raw government data, check the FOI responses table. It includes:

• Document name and reference number
• Source (HM Treasury, HMRC, Dept Business & Trade, etc.)
• Period covered by the data
• Download button for PDF

Data pages: HTML format (viewable in browser)

Source documents: PDF format (downloadable)

All PDFs can be downloaded by clicking the orange "PDF" button in the download column.

Yes. All source documents are downloadable PDFs.

For data pages (HTML), you can:

• Copy/paste tables into spreadsheets
• Print to PDF from your browser
• Use browser "Save Page As" function

If you need data in a specific format (Excel, CSV), contact analysis@salonlogicpro.co.uk

All source documents include reference information:

• FOI responses: Include reference numbers (e.g., "Ref: FOI2024/06014") that can be verified with the issuing department
• Government data: Links to original source on official .gov.uk sites where available
• Tribunal cases: Case numbers and dates verifiable on gov.uk tribunal database
• Correspondence: Includes dates, sender details, and context

If you doubt authenticity of any document, contact the issuing organization with the reference number.

Contact us immediately: analysis@salonlogicpro.co.uk

Please provide:

• Specific page/document where error appears
• Description of the error
• Correct information with source

We'll verify and correct any errors promptly. Every correction is recorded, with the old value, the new value and the reason, in the Corrections Log. Accuracy matters more than being right.

Each data page and document shows:

• Period covered by the data (e.g., "2018-19 to 2022-23")
• Date received for FOI responses (e.g., "March 2024")
• Last updated date on HTML pages

Government data is typically updated annually. FOI responses provide data current to the date requested.

For the most current data on any topic, check the original government source (ONS, HMRC, etc.)

Yes. The data archive exists for public benefit. You may:

• Use data in research, reports, or presentations
• Reference statistics in articles or policy documents
• Share links to specific data pages

We ask that you:

• Cite the original government source (not just SalonLogic Pro)
• Note where data has been analyzed or processed
• Link to data.salonlogicpro.co.uk when referencing our analysis
• Don't misrepresent or selectively quote data out of context

For government statistics on data pages:

Office for National Statistics (2024) Business Demography Data, accessed via SalonLogic Pro Data Archive (data.salonlogicpro.co.uk/business-data.html)

For FOI responses:

HM Treasury (2024) Treasury Meeting Notes, Ref: FOI2024/06014, accessed via SalonLogic Pro Data Archive

For analysis/interpretation:

Clelland, A. (2026) "Analysis Title", SalonLogic Pro Analysis (analysis.salonlogicpro.co.uk)

Yes. If you need data on a specific topic not currently in the archive:

• Email analysis@salonlogicpro.co.uk with your request
• If data exists in our files, we'll add it to the archive
• If we don't have it, we may be able to submit FOI request

Note: FOI responses can take 20 working days from government departments. We'll share responses publicly in the archive once received.

Contact us: analysis@salonlogicpro.co.uk

Include:

• Document name
• What happened when you tried to download
• Browser you're using

We'll fix broken links or re-upload corrupted files promptly.

The live site always shows the most recent version of each data page. Changes to published figures are listed, with the previous values, in the Corrections Log, and earlier versions of pages are captured in the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine.

If you need a historical snapshot of a data page for a specific date, contact us with:

• Which page you need
• Approximate date range
• Why you need historical version

We may be able to provide archived copies on request.

Visit analysis.salonlogicpro.co.uk

Analysis articles include:

• Employment status and tribunal analysis
• Apprenticeship trends and policy critique
• Business economics and sustainability
• Regulatory framework analysis
• Industry claims verification

All analysis includes citations to source data in this archive.

Andrew is a former salon owner and wholesaler who conducts independent research on the UK hair and beauty sector.

• No industry paymasters - independently funded research
• 450+ tribunal cases analyzed - most comprehensive employment research in sector
• Evidence-based methodology - all claims verifiable against official sources

Full background: About Andrew Clelland

The best way to support independent research is to:

• Use and cite the data in your own work
• Share links to analysis and data pages
• Challenge claims with verifiable evidence when you encounter misinformation
• Consider SalonLogic Pro platform if you run a salon business (app.salonlogicpro.co.uk)

Truth doesn't need funding - it needs people who care about evidence.

For data questions, corrections, or requests:
analysis@salonlogicpro.co.uk

For analysis questions or methodology:
See Analysis FAQ

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contact@salonlogicpro.co.uk