Government & Legislation
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Aug- 2018 -22 August
Puppy and kitten pet shop sales to be banned in Lucy’s Law victory
The government has announced a consultation to introduce a ban on commercial third party puppy and kitten sales in England,…
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8 August
Trade body warns pet businesses to get ready for new licensing regime
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) said it is “deeply concerned” by the new Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) regime which…
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7 August
BVA: Government must make good on its commitment in law pre-Brexit
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (7 August) responded to the government’s update following a consultation on the Animal…
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7 August
Gumtree introduces measures to clamp down on illegal pet trade and improve animal welfare
Gumtree has announced new measures in order to clamp down on the illegal pet trade and improve animal welfare. The…
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Jul- 2018 -30 July
Grain-free dog food causes heart disease concerns
British pet food manufacturers have expressed concern following a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into links between heart…
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26 July
Vet cleared of ‘disgraceful conduct’ after cat dies
The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has found a London-based veterinary surgeon not guilty of…
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23 July
HMRC proposal to access taxpayers’ bank accounts in secret ‘condemned’
An HMRC proposal that would have allowed secret access to taxpayers’ bank accounts has been condemned as an “unreasonable invasion…
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18 July
Government agrees not to ban Staffordshire Bull Terriers
The government has agreed with a petition not to add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to the Dangerous Dogs Act’s list of…
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16 July
Animal welfare sector rejects calls to add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to the Dangerous Dogs Act
The Kennel Club, RSPCA, Dogs Trust, and Blue Cross have collectively released a statement urging MPs to reject calls from…
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12 July
Campaign group calls on Welsh government to introduce Lucy’s Law
Anti puppy farming campaign group and one of the founders of Lucy’s Law, Care And Respect Includes All Dogs (CARIAD),…
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