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Philippa Roxby Health reporter Getty Images The government has announced plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who it says are exploiting people and causing harm. Under the new proposals, only qualified health professionals will be able to carry out risky non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) and clinics will need to meet…
Alison Holt,Social affairs editor, Ewan Somerville and Kate Whannel,Political reporter Getty Images Trans people could be asked about whether they should be accessing single-sex services based on their physical appearance or behaviour, proposed new guidance seen by the BBC has said. A code of practice, produced by the equalities watchdog and awaiting ministerial approval, says…
