Industry News
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Sep- 2020 -17 September
Government extends commercial eviction ban until end of year
The government has decided to extend its commercial property eviction ban until the end of 2020. Businesses have been shielded from eviction over the last six months through the lease forfeiture and debt enforcement moratoria, which was originally set to end on 1 October. Retail and hospitality trade associations, including…
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16 September
UK inflation slumps to five-year low
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate fell to 0.2% in August 2020, down from 1.0% in July, according to new data from the ONS. The ONS said falling prices in restaurants and cafes, arising from the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, resulted in the largest downward contribution (0.44…
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16 September
Charley Chau launches Bliss Bolster Bed
Charley Chau has unveiled its latest offering, the Bliss Bolster Bed, which is designed to “deliver supreme canine comfort, perform over time and look incredibly stylish in the home”. The British luxe dog bed business was started by sisters Christine and Jenny Chau in 2010, and now sells to customers…
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15 September
Talya’s Kitchen dog treats now available in new packaging
Tayla’s Kitchen, a company offering hand cooked dog treats, has launched a new packaging design for its snacks. The devon-based business is now providing dog treats, available in 250g bags that only use recyclable materials and minimise the use of plastic. Their treats are currently available in five varieties: Ginger…
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15 September
Cats Protection’s organises Game Jam
Cats Protection has become the first animal charity to organise a cat-themed Autumn Game Jam. The charity teamed up with independent game studio Payload Studios and its Tentacle Zone initiative to organise the event which takes place between 9 October and 19 October. Developers will be invited to devise games…
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15 September
Unemployment rate rises to 4.1% in July
The rate of unemployment in the UK increased 0.2% to 4.1% in the two months to July 2020, according to the ONS. The UK economic inactivity rate was also estimated at a joint record low of 20.2%, 0.6 percentage points lower than the previous year and 0.3 percentage points lower…
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14 September
RSPCA calls for clampdown as puppy imports soar
The RSPCA has called for a change to the law to stop the importation of puppies from abroad, which has “soared” during lockdown. The latest summer figures, released by the Government in response to a parliamentary question, show that numbers of licences issued for the commercial import of dogs rose…
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14 September
Dogstival welcomes over 6,000 attendees
Dogstival 2020 announced that it welcomes over 6,500 attendees to its two-day latest event this weekend. The event for dogs and owners took place at Burley Park in the New Forest. According to organisers, the event gave dog owners the opportunity to “reward and thank their personal canine heroes who’ve…
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14 September
Puppy boutique start-up opens its doors
Pup Chic Boutique has opened its doors for business, offering a selection of dog accessories as well as matching human apparel. The Essex-based business first began in lockdown, when founder Samantha Henry was inspired to start the shop after struggling to find collars and harnesses that would fit her toy…
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14 September
700,000 jobs at risk as end of furlough scheme draws near
Over 700,000 employees are at risk of being made redundant in the second half of 2020, research from Institute for Employment Studies (IES) has revealed. IES estimates that some 650 thousand redundancies are expected in the second half of 2020, with 445 thousand redundancies in the three months between July…
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