Current Affairs

National minimum wage increases on October 1

From October 1 2016, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases for workers under 25 and apprentices by between 3 percent and…

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Vividarium scoops pet industry’s top accolade

Vividarium; an East Yorkshire based pet product firm, had reason to celebrate when its new tortoise enclosure took the coveted “Best New…

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Forthglade launches ‘A Good Cause For Happy Paws’

Forthglade has launched a new project to help raise funds and awareness of UK animal welfare charities. Every month, five UK animal charities…

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Dog crèche business recognised for national award

  Surrey-based dog crèche business, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, has reached the finals of a national pet trade award in…

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Cat crisis at London rescue centre

A London rescue centre is having a cat crisis as over 30 cats have been dumped in boxes or carriers,…

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Responses to Defra’s review of animal establishments licensing released

A summary of responses to Defra’s consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England has been published. This…

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New regulatory body authorised to maintain a register of SQPs

A new regulatory body has been authorised to maintain a register for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPS). The Veterinary Medicines Directorate…

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Fashion show aims to raise awareness for charity

A sustainable fashion show is hoping to raise awareness for pet charity, Blue Cross. A team of Regent’s University London…

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Pet boarding sector shows growth

The pet boarding industry is growing steadily with the number of licences issued by local authorities increasing year on year, according…

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£10,000 reward offered for stolen macaws

A £10,000 reward has been offered for the return of three brightly coloured birds stolen from a pub in St…

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