Current Affairs

Jun- 2017 -

14 June

RSPCA chief executive quits job

Jeremy Cooper has left his role as the RSPCA’s chief executive. He had taken the position in April 2016, promising that the charity would become “a lot less political”. His decision to leave was announced shortly before the charity’s annual general meeting, which will take place on 24 June. A statement released…

14 June

RCVS calls on Prime Minister to consider vets

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has called on the Prime Minister to prioritise giving greater certainty to EU nationals working in the UK in the forthcoming Brexit negotiations. This follows the publication of an RCVS report looking at the impact of last year’s referendum vote on European veterinary…

13 June

Small firms ‘squeezed’ by inflationary pressure, says FSB

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remains above the Government’s 2 percent target. The CPI is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services. Its 12-month rate rose to 2.9 percent in May 2017, up from 2.7 percent in April, reported the Office for…

13 June

Owner of PetSafe® Brand named one of Europe’s best places to work

Team engagement and perks for pets have helped the company behind PetSafe® Brand to create an outstanding workplace, found a recent award. Great Place to Work® recognised Radio Systems PetSafe Europe Ltd (RSPEL) as one of ‘The Best Workplaces in Europe’, ranking it in ninth place. The accolade follows on from RSPEL…

8 June

Bayer calls for cats to be microchipped

The introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs, one year ago, saw the number of chipped dogs rise to 95 percent. Compulsory microchipping of cats was not part of the legislation. However, Bayer Animal Health has called for cat owners to make sure their cat is chipped during National Microchipping Month in…

8 June

Pet care professionals urged to be a ‘van hero’

Vehicle leasing company, Vanarama, is recognising the hard work and dedication of the UK’s 4 million van drivers with the Vanarama Van Hero Awards 2017. Vans now account for one in five of all urban and motorway traffic, operated by drivers who do everything from delivering parcels and pet…

7 June

Businesses unable to cope with interest increases, research shows

One in 25 businesses would be unable to pay off its debts if the interest rates were to increase, research from insolvency trade body R3 has shown. Some 79,000 (4%) UK companies said that a small increase would affect them financially, almost a quadrupling (20,000) of figures from previous research…

7 June

Dog walking qualification dates announced

Two further course dates for the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificates of Technical Competence in Dog Walking have today been announced by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). The Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate in Dog Walking deals with the main issues and responsibilities that professional dog walkers encounter…

7 June

The Company of Animals supports Team GB

Training and behaviour expert, The Company of Animals, is sponsoring the Heelwork to Music Team Great Britain at the Open European Championships in Balen, Belgium. The firm’s very own Lucy Heath will be part of the team. On 25 to 27 August, the team are entering both the Heelwork to Music…