Current Affairs
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Mar- 2016 -30 March
Success at PATS for Garden Décor range of metal birds
The first-ever Best Giftware Product category has been won by Supa Ltd with its Garden Décor range of metal birds. The New Product Awards, at Pats Sandown 2016, saw independent pet retailers judging the 23 bird range against other gift items. The judges said: “They are colourful, life-like, and extremely…
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30 March
Pet insurers pay out record amount for claims
Owners have claimed a record £657 million in pet insurance claims in 2015. This is the equivalent of £1.8 million every day, according to figures published today form the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Figures show that there were 911,000 pet insurance claims were made, up nine percent on 2014.…
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30 March
National Living Wage comes into force in April
The Forum of Private Business has reminded companies to prepare for the introduction of the National Living Wage which takes place from April 1 (depending on when the payroll period begins). The headline rate will increase to £7.20. Business owners also need to check that that changes to salary sacrifice schemes…
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24 March
RSPCA names new Chief Executive
The RSPCA has named its new Chief Executive. Jeremy Cooper will assume the role on April 4 2016. The position has remained unfilled for two years. Jeremy is currently the Chief Executive of RSPCA Assured, the charity’s food label. In statement released on the RSPCA’s website he said: “The RSPCA…
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22 March
Beco Pets launches new dog food at PATS
Beco Pets has launched its biggest range yet. The eco-friendly company has dubbed its new products ‘Britain’s most eco-conscious dog food’. After two years of secret research and development, the award-winning company revealed details of its new food for the first time to delegates attending the PATS Sandown expo in…
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21 March
Ian Kellett named as Pets at Home’s new CEO
Pets at Home Group Plc has announced the name of its new Chief Executive Officer. Ian Kellett will succeed Nick Wood as CEO. The new appointment take place on April 4 2016. Nick Wood will remain with the Group in an advisory role until July 1 to support Ian and ensure a smooth transition. Ian…
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18 March
Small business confidence at lowest level in three years
A new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown small business confidence was at the lowest level since 2013 from the first quarter of this year. The fall is most noticeable in London and the East of England, but all regions of the UK have seen declines.…
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18 March
£35,000 of stock stolen from Pet Shop
Gwent Police are appealing for information following four break-ins and a theft that occurred at the Britannia Enterprise Centre in Pengam overnight on March 15-16. Silver Star Pets was broken into and had over £35,000 worth of stock stolen including an African grey parrot valued at £900. Other stolen items included dog…
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17 March
BIRA welcomes key budget announcements
The British Independent Retailers Association (bira), which has been campaigning on the rates issue since 2011, welcomed key announcements in the Chancellor’s statement. The announcement will take 600,000 premises out of paying rates and benefit a further 250,000 above the threshold. This will help both the 64 percent of shops…
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17 March
Unlicensed pet shop prosecuted
An unlicenced pet shop, based in Kettering, has received a £300 fine as well as £230 costs and victim surcharge. At Northampton Magistrates’ Court, Mr Isgar of Avenue Terrace, Kettering pleaded guilty to an offence under the Pet Animals Act 1951. Following a complaint from a member of the public…
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