Current Affairs
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Oct- 2022 -20 October
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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Sep- 2022 -8 September
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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Mar- 2022 -23 March
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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17 March
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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11 March
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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Jan- 2022 -19 January
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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Dec- 2021 -3 December
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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Oct- 2021 -14 October
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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Sep- 2021 -10 September
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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7 September
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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