Government & Legislation
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Nov- 2018 -13 November
New trading standard guides launched to help OATA members
OATA has joined forces with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Trading Standards team to provide new support and advice guidance for its…
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2 November
Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria introduces ‘compulsory inspections’
The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) is to introduce “compulsory, independent inspections” for its members. Announced during…
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1 November
Bank of England puts hold on interest rates due to Brexit uncertainty
The Bank of England has placed interest rates on hold following growing uncertainty around Brexit. A vote to leave rates…
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Oct- 2018 -17 October
Select committee finds dangerous dogs legislation ‘fails to protect the public’
A new report by Defra has called for a full-scale review of current dog control legislation and policy after the…
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16 October
Kennel Club welcomes Scottish government’s ban on shock training devices
The Kennel Club has welcomed the Scottish government’s ban on shock training devices following its event at the Scottish parliament…
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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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