Current Affairs
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Dec- 2017 -12 December
Inflation rises to its highest level for six years
Inflation rose to 3.1 percent in the month of November, figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed. According to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), this was up from the three percent level seen in October, and is its highest level since March 2012. More expensive recreational goods…
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12 December
Government drafts Bill on animal sentience
Responding to the campaign to enshrine Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty into UK law, the Government has today (12 December) published a draft Bill, which sets out that the government “must have regard to the welfare needs of animals as sentient beings in formulating and implementing government policy”. The…
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11 December
Scruffs® set to re-launch 100% recycled range
Scruffs® has announced a refurbishment of its 100 percent recycled range, the ECO Collection. The Scruffs® Eco collection has an urban colour canvas sidewall with a contrasting charcoal super- soft fleece being used over the sleep area; both of which are 100 percent recycled. These fabrics are woven using a…
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11 December
Illegal cyanide fishers targeted by industry
The aquatic industry is taking steps to target illegal cyanide fishing. Scientists are a step closer to ending the deadly and destructive practice, thanks to new research. The use of cyanide to stun and capture fish for both the ornamental and food trades is still a problem in tropical seas,…
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11 December
Ceva Awards held at new venue
Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 will be staged at a recently refurbished new venue in Birmingham in the run up to BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) Congress in April. Taking place in The Mercian Suite at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, the new venue will ensure that the…
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7 December
RAF dogs rewarded by pet company
London’s Northolt RAF dogs have been rewarded by Burns Pet Nutrition with a festive feast. The 24 waggy-tailed companions work all-year round in exchange for unconditional love and food. They are tasked with crucial duties such as sniffing out explosive arms, policing and protection. The diligent dogs range from German…
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7 December
Pet first aid business gets twitter boost from celebrity
A Caerphilly firm, based at Welsh ICE, has received a business boost from retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Jane Eyres, owner of Pet First Aid, tweeted Theo about her business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet by Theo to his 500,000 Twitter followers. The weekly…
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7 December
More spent on pets than friends at Christmas
Animal lovers will spend more on their dogs than their friends this Christmas, according to a new survey. Owners will be spending an average of £19.98 on their pets compared to just £14.78 on their best mates. While dads fared slightly better and can expect to receive an average spend…
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7 December
Best business award for doggy day care
A Surrey-based dog crèche company has scooped a top national business award. Bruce’s Doggy Day Care received the best small business accolade at the SME National Business Awards 2017 ceremony on Friday (1 December) at Wembley Stadium. The company was crowned winner in the ‘Business of the Year less than…
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7 December
Pet slimming winner announced
A formerly heavy hound from Middlesbrough has been named biggest loser in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition after shedding an incredible 34 percent of his bodyweight in just six months. Alfie the Beagle once weighed-in at a 4st 10lbs (30kg), – 67 percent over his ideal weight (2st 12lb/18kg). His health was at serious risk from…
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