Trading Update

Core Business PLC (The)
25 October 2006



PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release: 25 October 2006

                                 Trading update

The Core Business Plc, ('the Company') the innovative beauty brand business,
announced today that it has increased its equity stake in premium sun care brand
Blockhead and has gained the exclusive distribution right to market the product
in the UK in the personal care sector. The Company has also strengthened its
team with its first-ever Sales and Marketing Manager to broaden its range of
consultancy projects.

The Company's increased stake from 12.5 per cent to 17.5 per cent in Blockhead
Brands Limited follows the launch of the premium sun care brand earlier this
year. The range of sun creams was the best-selling brand on retail web site
www.mankind.co.uk and is available at Gatwick airport. The Core Business will
now build on the brand's distribution in the UK through selected retail
distribution channels.

Sales and Marketing Manager Laura Nickell has been appointed to assist in the
expansion of The Core Business's range of consultancy projects, to generate
business growth and manage the Blockhead brand. She joins The Core Business from
Lancome where she was Visual Merchandising Manager responsible for marketing the
company's skin care and fragrance ranges in High Street stores. She also held a
variety of sales and marketing roles with Clarins, Boots and design agency
Checkland Kindleysides, where she worked with a range of High Street names
including Principles and George at Asda.

Stirling Murray, Chief Executive of The Core Business, said:

'I am delighted to welcome Laura to the team. Her expertise makes a great
addition to The Core Business and will be invaluable in helping to build the
Blockhead brand. With the exclusive UK distribution agreement and after
increasing our stake within Blockhead, we are driving the business forward
towards achieving our goal of developing a total beauty management group.'

ENDS

For further information, please contact:

The Core Business plc                                 www.thecorebusiness.co.uk
Stirling Murray, Chief Executive                      020 7 483 4300

Aquila Financial Ltd                                  www.aquila-financial.com
Peter Reilly/ Vivienne Macey                          020 7 202 2601/ 2602

Notes to Editors

The Core Business was established in May 2004 by Stirling Murray to create,
develop, launch and distribute personal care and beauty brands. It also provides
consultancy and brand management services. The Company was listed on AIM in
March 2006 under the ticker 'CORE.'




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