Government & Legislation
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Aug- 2018 -28 August
Electric shock collars for pets to be banned
The Kennel Club’s ten year campaign to #BanShockCollars has come to fruition with the announcement on Monday (27 August) that…
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24 August
NOAH welcomes no-deal Brexit plan publication
Trade body for the animal medicine industry NOAH says it welcomes the publication of the government’s no-deal Brexit plan. Noah…
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23 August
PIF reacts to Lucy’s Law victory
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has issued an official statement in response to the government’s announcement to hold a consultation…
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23 August
RSPCA given official warning for ‘mismanagement’
Animal welfare charity RSPCA has been issued an official warning by the Charity Commission after it reportedly awarded a former…
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23 August
Proposals on kitten sales need to go further, says Cats Protection
Feline charity Cats Protection has called for kitten breeding regulation to be brought into line with that which exists for…
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22 August
Puppy and kitten pet shop sales to be banned in Lucy’s Law victory
The government has announced a consultation to introduce a ban on commercial third party puppy and kitten sales in England,…
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8 August
Trade body warns pet businesses to get ready for new licensing regime
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) said it is “deeply concerned” by the new Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) regime which…
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7 August
BVA: Government must make good on its commitment in law pre-Brexit
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (7 August) responded to the government’s update following a consultation on the Animal…
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7 August
Gumtree introduces measures to clamp down on illegal pet trade and improve animal welfare
Gumtree has announced new measures in order to clamp down on the illegal pet trade and improve animal welfare. The…
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Jul- 2018 -30 July
Grain-free dog food causes heart disease concerns
British pet food manufacturers have expressed concern following a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into links between heart…
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