Industry News

Hot September could cost retailers £320m in sales

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said a hot September could cost retailers £320m in sales, with non-food retailers losing…

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Vets hail England ban on electric shock collar use

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed environment secretary Michael Gove’s announcement banning the use of “cruel” electric shock collars…

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Two thirds of people uncomfortable asking for time off when a pet dies

New research has revealed that nearly two thirds of people feel uncomfortable when asking their boss for time off following…

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Animal Care Trust to run pet first aid events this autumn

The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) registered charity, The Animal Care Trust (ACT) is opening the doors of the College’s small…

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Independent manufacturer announced as finalist in PetQuip Awards

An independent pet product manufacturer has been announced as a finalist in the PetQuip Awards for ‘Pet Product of the…

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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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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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Pet food manufacturer donates 25 percent of profits to charity

Burns Pet Nutrition has announced a £1m charity donation – which equates to a quarter of its annual profits –…

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‘First Aid ignorance can cost pet lives’ says PDSA

Veterinary charity PDSA has urged pet owners to learn basic first aid claiming that “ignorance can cost lives”. PDSA says…

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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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