The government has announced plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners 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 strict rules to obtain licences to offer fillers and Botox.

Under-18s will also be protected from potentially dangerous beauty trends on social media with age restrictions on certain procedures.

The industry has welcomed the plans, although the government says it now needs to consult further to figure out exactly how this will work in practice.

There has been concern over the lack of rules in parts of the non-surgical cosmetic industry for some years.