England is reshaping how cosmetic treatments are regulated. Here is what the Red, Amber, Green licensing plan means for you, in plain English.

Non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lifts are back in the headlines. Here’s what you need to know about filler BBL safety in the UK, how to check practitioner credentials, and why a proper consultation and cooling-off period are essential before booking treatment.

On 2 December 2025, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee announced a Parliamentary inquiry into one of the most overlooked areas of public health: the harms caused by beauty products and cosmetic treatments. The inquiry will examine how unregulated ingredients, improper application, and weak training standards can lead to lasting health complications. From illegal mercury-based skin-lightening creams to unsafe injectable treatments carried out without medical trai

A detailed legal analysis of VAT on aesthetic treatments in the UK, examining HMRC rules, tribunal case law, CQC relevance, and when cosmetic injectables may qualify for VAT exemption. Includes decision trees, risk frameworks, and practitioner guidance.