Current Affairs
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Mar- 2013 -4 March
EU legislation puts aquatic industry in the firing line
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has called on all aquatic retailers to spread the ‘Be Plant Wise’ message as…
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1 March
Number of Britons abandoning pets proliferating
Increasing numbers of people are abandoning pets bought on impulse after discovering the amount of time, money and effort needed…
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Feb- 2013 -27 February
Retail sales growth continues but momentum slows
Retailers reported a year-on-year growth in sales volumes in the first half of February, the CBI has revealed. In its…
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22 February
BVA supports Northern Ireland dog breeding initiatives
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the recently agreed legislation to regulate all commercial dog breeders in Northern Ireland.…
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22 February
Experts warn of increased spread of lungworm across UK
Last year’s damp summer and mild winter have allowed slug and snail populations to flourish, leading experts to warn of…
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21 February
Families with pets have happier children, research suggests
Research has indicated that households with pets produce happier, healthier children with greater responsibility. Some experts have shown the benefits…
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19 February
Retail business running costs up £20bn since 2006
A British Retail Consortium (BRC) commissioned study by Oxford Economics has revealed that retailers’ operating costs have increased by a…
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18 February
MPs brand dog attack plans “woefully inadequate”
Government plans to protect the public from dog attacks have been labelled as “woefully inadequate” by a group of MPs.…
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14 February
Pet Theft Awareness Week launched
The proliferation of pet thefts has resulted in an internet-based pet retailer launching the first ever ‘Pet Theft Awareness Week’.…
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12 February
Retail spend predicted to rise 26 per cent by 2022
Retail spend will rise to £377 billion over the next decade, a new report has suggested. With a rise in…
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