Coronavirus

Biggest decline in shop prices since 2006

May shop prices tumbled at the fastest rate of decline since 2006, falling by 2.4% against a 1.7% decrease in…

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Dogs Trust Ireland launches annual ‘Be Dog Smart’ campaign

Dogs Trust Ireland has urged the public to ‘Be Dog Smart’ and let sleeping dogs lie amid the launch of…

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UK faces ‘puppy shortage’ amid lockdown

The UK is reportedly facing a “puppy shortage” following an increased demand for pets amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown.  According…

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Non-essential retailers set to open in June

Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England are set to reopen next month once they…

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‘Many independent retailers are ready to reopen now’, says Bira CEO

The CEO of The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) Andrew Goodacre has said many independent retailers are ready to reopen…

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The PharmPet Co launches amid Covid-19 lockdown

Online veterinary pharmacy The PharmPet Co has launched to customers across the UK this month, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The…

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Dogs Trust issues advice to prevent separation anxiety ‘ticking time bomb’

Charity Dogs Trust is issuing advice to dog owners following concerns over a “ticking time bomb” of separation anxiety among…

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PIF launches online Covid-19 course for businesses

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched an online Covid-19 course for businesses in order to provide information and guidance…

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Animal lovers looking for pets in lockdown defrauded nearly £300,000, study reveals

Criminals have stolen nearly £300,000 from 669 animal lovers looking for pets during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to national fraud…

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Richmond pet shop donates plants to NHS workers amid pandemic

Richmond-based pet and garden supplies shop Maynells has donated dozens of plants to NHS workers at the local community hospital…

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