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Find out if you or the people who work for you should be employed or self-employed for tax purposes while working in the hair and beauty industry.
Information for employers about late or non-filing PAYE penalties, specified charges, inaccurate reports and how to avoid penalties in future.
Things to consider when buying or using cosmetics.
Why children are sent to custody, what it's like, visiting, advice and support
New measures to crack down on cowboy cosmetic procedures will be introduced by the government.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Thompsell and Judge Jonathan Cannan on 13 October 2025
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
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