Government & Legislation
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Jul- 2020 -9 July
West Midlands man arrested on suspicion of £495,000 furlough fraud
A West Midlands man has been arrested as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation into a suspected…
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8 July
Government to crack down on violence against shopworkers
The government has vowed to crack down on violence and abuse against shopworkers. In a statement, yesterday the Home Office…
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Apr- 2020 -6 April
Kennel Club welcomes puppy farm legislation
The Kennel Club has welcomed the arrival of Lucy’s Law as a “long-awaited and crucial step” in efforts to curb…
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Mar- 2020 -30 March
The minimum wage increase is about to hit – and it beggars belief
As if to bang the final nail into the coffin himself, we can only assume the Treasury’s top man, chancellor…
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16 March
County Durham sees fall in dog issues
Work in Durham to encourage dog owners to be more responsible has seen a “welcome fall” in the amount of…
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13 March
Animal welfare bill supported by Scottish Parliament
The Animal and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill has been passed unanimously by Scottish Parliament at stage one.…
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9 March
BVA renews call for action on puppy smuggling
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its calls for tighter restrictions on pet travel following the government’s response to…
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2 March
Government launches ‘Petfished’ campaign
The government has today (2 March) launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of puppy and kitten farming, with…
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Feb- 2020 -6 February
Government supports ‘tougher’ sentencing for animal abusers
The government has announced its support of a new law that would mean animal abusers could face up to five…
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Jan- 2020 -28 January
Wigan Council launches ‘Paws and Pick It Up’ campaign
Wigan Council has announced the launch of a new campaign to encourage residents to pick up after their pets. The…
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