Government & Legislation
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Oct- 2018 -4 October
Defra updates guidance on Animal Activities Licensing regulations
Defra has re-issued the guidance documents for the new Animal Activities Licensing Regulations, which came into force on 1 October…
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Sep- 2018 -20 September
PIF unveils package of licensing support for its members
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced a licensing support package for its members to help them comply with the…
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18 September
Pet theft reform petition delivered to 10 Downing Street
The petition to ‘Reclassify the theft of a pet to a specific crime in its own right’ which gained 107,353…
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13 September
ADCH welcomes Scottish government’s commitment to regulating rescue centres
The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) applauds the new Programme for Government (PfG), which commits to pushing forward…
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Aug- 2018 -29 August
Vets hail England ban on electric shock collar use
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed environment secretary Michael Gove’s announcement banning the use of “cruel” electric shock collars…
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28 August
Electric shock collars for pets to be banned
The Kennel Club’s ten year campaign to #BanShockCollars has come to fruition with the announcement on Monday (27 August) that…
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24 August
NOAH welcomes no-deal Brexit plan publication
Trade body for the animal medicine industry NOAH says it welcomes the publication of the government’s no-deal Brexit plan. Noah…
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23 August
PIF reacts to Lucy’s Law victory
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has issued an official statement in response to the government’s announcement to hold a consultation…
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23 August
RSPCA given official warning for ‘mismanagement’
Animal welfare charity RSPCA has been issued an official warning by the Charity Commission after it reportedly awarded a former…
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23 August
Proposals on kitten sales need to go further, says Cats Protection
Feline charity Cats Protection has called for kitten breeding regulation to be brought into line with that which exists for…
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