Government & Legislation

Webbox reveals ‘obscure’ pet laws in the UK

Encouraging your dog to bark the Lancashire Coast could lead to a £5,000 fine and even a criminal record unless…

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Pet food company pays £75,000 for recycling negligence

Nottingham-based pet food and products manufacturer, Kennelpak has paid over £75,000 to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and the Erewash Canal…

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Government to revise pet bans for tenants

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has announced an overhaul of model tenancy contracts in a bid to “make it easier for…

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Government considers compulsory microchipping for cats

The government has urged pet owners to microchip all cats and dogs in a newly launched appeal. In a new…

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The Kennel Club creates ‘A Voice for Dogs’ manifesto

The Kennel Club has created ‘A Voice for Dogs’ manifesto ahead of the general election on 12 December.  The manifesto…

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NOAH releases animal health manifesto

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the upcoming general election. It…

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BVA praises ‘strong and supportive’ NI vets ahead of Brexit

President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Daniella Dos Santos, has praised the “vital” work of vets in Northern Ireland.…

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Delays to ‘important’ welfare legislation putting animals at risk, warns Battersea

Animal charity Battersea is warning that “disappointing” delays to important welfare legislation are putting animals at risk. The Animal Welfare…

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Treasury Committee urges MPs to reform ‘broken’ business rates

The government has been urged to fix the “broken” business rates system as it is continuing to affect high street…

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BVA welcomes animal sentience legislation proposals in Queen’s Speech

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed proposals set out in the Queen’s Speech that would see animal sentience finally…

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