Government & Legislation
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Dec- 2019 -9 December
The Kennel Club creates ‘A Voice for Dogs’ manifesto
The Kennel Club has created ‘A Voice for Dogs’ manifesto ahead of the general election on 12 December. The manifesto…
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3 December
NOAH releases animal health manifesto
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the upcoming general election. It…
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Nov- 2019 -27 November
BVA praises ‘strong and supportive’ NI vets ahead of Brexit
President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Daniella Dos Santos, has praised the “vital” work of vets in Northern Ireland.…
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6 November
Delays to ‘important’ welfare legislation putting animals at risk, warns Battersea
Animal charity Battersea is warning that “disappointing” delays to important welfare legislation are putting animals at risk. The Animal Welfare…
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Oct- 2019 -31 October
Treasury Committee urges MPs to reform ‘broken’ business rates
The government has been urged to fix the “broken” business rates system as it is continuing to affect high street…
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16 October
BVA welcomes animal sentience legislation proposals in Queen’s Speech
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed proposals set out in the Queen’s Speech that would see animal sentience finally…
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Sep- 2019 -11 September
Labour pledges £10 minimum wage for all workers over 16
Jeremy Corbyn has pledged a £10 an hour minimum wage for all workers over 16 if his party is elected…
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Aug- 2019 -29 August
BVA welcomes renewed calls to enshrine animal sentience in law
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Labour Party’s renewed drive for animal sentience to be embedded in legislation.…
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Jul- 2019 -31 July
Trade associations call for review of UK animal activities licensing
An investigation into the new Animal Activities Licensing system in England has revealed it has “done little to improve animal…
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9 July
PFMA meets with MPs to discuss pet obesity
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) recently held an event at the House of Commons to raise awareness for pet…
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