Current Affairs

Liz Truss steps down as prime minister 

Liz Truss has announced that she is standing as prime minister after a turbulent week for the government, just six…

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Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 a year from October

Prime minister Liz Truss has announced today that energy bills for typical households will be capped at £2,500 annually for…

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Inflation hits 30-year high at 6.2% in February

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to February 2022, up from 5.5% in January,…

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RSPCA donates £20k to help animals in Ukraine

The RSPCA has pledged £20k to international animal charity Four Paws’ appeal for donations to help animals in Ukraine. Contributions…

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Pets at Home donates £100k to Ukraine

Pets at Home has donated £100k to Ukraine this week, having been in touch with several charities who advised the…

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Inflation hits 30-year high

Inflation reached 5.4% in December, its highest rate since CPIH stood at 5.1% in May 1992, according to the latest…

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RSPCA raises concerns over rising abandonments this winter

The RSPCA has announced welfare concerns as the charity “braces” for a surge of abandoned and neglected animals this winter…

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Over 40 employee groups pen letter urging Sunak to cut business rates

The CBI, along with 41 trade associations spanning the UK economy, have issued a joint statement urging the chancellor Rishi…

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Gov appoints Jonathan Statham as AHWBE chair

Professor Jonathan Statham has been appointed chair of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE).  Statham will start…

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Pet abduction to be made new criminal offence 

The government is set to introduce a new criminal offence for pet abduction amid a crack down on pet theft,…

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