Petition to scrap tax on SPF reaches Parliament
A petition calling for the removal of 20% tax on sunscreen products has been handed to the government to make SPF more accessible. The petition, created by NHS general practitioner
A petition calling for the removal of 20% tax on sunscreen products has been handed to the government to make SPF more accessible. The petition, created by NHS general practitioner
MPs on the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will examine the ongoing risks associated with non-surgical cosmetic procedures and cosmetic surgery as part of a House of Commons inquiry into
Members of the Scottish Parliament have voted to pass the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill on March 17, receiving 124 votes in favour. From September 2027,
The British Beauty Council, alongside policymakers and specialty leaders, has introduced the UK’s first parliamentary inquiry into UV safety. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Beauty & Wellbeing announced the
The Scottish Parliament hosted a key discussion on March 5, addressing the need for stronger regulation in the beauty and aesthetics specialty. The event marked the launch of the Scottish
Labour MP for Brent East Dawn Butler has introduced the Nurse (Use of Title) Bill in Parliament, aimed to legally protect the title ‘nurse’. This proposed legislation would ensure that
Lucy Powell MP, Leader of the House of Commons, has confirmed that a response to the consultation on the licensing of non-surgical cosmetics is in progress. During a Parliamentary session,
MPs on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty and Wellbeing (APPG BAW) have launched an inquiry into the utilisation of complementary therapies promoting patients’ physical health, mental health and wellbeing.
Industry stakeholders visited the Houses of Parliament in June to discuss the key issues relating to the recent proposed license in the Health and Care Bill.
On April 26, the Government concluded its scrutiny of the Health and Care Bill, meaning it now awaits the final step of Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament.