Industry News

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20 April

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme portal goes live

The portal for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now live, with the government saying that businesses with validated claims…

17 April

SSPCA warns against sky lantern usage

The SSPCA has urged the public not to set off sky lanterns over concerns for the safety of pets and…

17 April

Willows Veterinary Centre donates lifesaving medical equipment amid Covid-19 crisis

Solihull-based Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service has donated lifesaving medical equipment to South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) to…

17 April

Bira welcomes additional support for Scottish retailers

Bira has welcomed a move by the Scottish Government to give additional financial support to small retail businesses. Scottish Ministers…

17 April

RCVS launches mental health webinar

The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative is sponsoring an upcoming webinar that will look at how veterinary students can look after…

16 April

Government extends lockdown for ‘at least’ three more weeks

The government has announced an extension to the coronavirus lockdown for “at least” a further three weeks. The decision was…

16 April

Lintbells launches #RescueYourRescue fundraiser

Lintbells has announced the launch #RescueYourRescue, a nationwide emergency fund-raising appeal to support pet rescue charities affected by the pandemic. …

16 April

Respect your vet, BVA urges pet owners

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is asking all pet owners to respect their veterinary teams and their professional judgements as…

16 April

Chancellor extends furlough scheme deadline

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the deadline for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme after it was found that many people who had recently changed…

16 April