Government & Legislation

Rishi Sunak to become next PM

Rishi Sunak is set to become the next leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister after becoming…

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VetPartners’ purchase of Goddard raises competition concerns

VetPartners’ completed purchase of Goddard Holdco Limited in March 2022 has been opened for an “in-depth” investigation after the Competition…

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Government unveils new reforms to pet microchipping regulations

The Government has unveiled its new reforms to pet microchipping regulations in England. It revealed the proposals will make it…

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IPET Network calls for mandatory dog grooming education

The iPET Network has renewed calls for mandatory further education legislation in dog grooming after a cockapoo tragically died after…

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FSA warns of Salmonella outbreak in frozen mice

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are advising animal keepers not to feed their pets specific batches of frozen mice following…

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Gov confirms new pet microchipping rules

The government has announced new pet microchipping rules which will aim to ensure that lost or stray pet cats are…

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Gov brings forward Kept Animals Bill plans

The government has announced plans to bring forward a new criminal offence for pet abduction in its Kept Animals Bill.…

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The Animal Health and Welfare Board secures six new members

Biosecurity minister Lord Benyon has announced the appointment of six new members to the Animal Health and Welfare Board for…

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Retailers call on PM to ‘support’ laws against retail violence

Some 100 of the UK’s “leading” retailers have written to the Prime Minister calling on him to support an amendment…

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Bira calls for extension of Gov’s TCR scheme

Bira is calling for an extension in the government’s Trade Credit Reinsurance (TCR) scheme. CEO of Bira, Andrew Goodacre said…

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