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Four new trends identified in UK pet ownership, study reveals

Marketing communications company Pegasus has revealed the four new trends identified in UK pet ownership, stemmed from a year long…

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Banks still failing small retail businesses, says Bira

High street lenders are failing to ‘rise to the challenge’ of supporting small retail businesses during the Covid-19 crisis, according…

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SSPCA urges owners to keep dogs under control

The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) has urged the public to keep dogs under control on walks following a rise in attacks…

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BVA and BSAVA issue update on Covid-19 guidance

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have released a joint statement on their latest…

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Pet shop licences may be extended, says PIF

Pet shops whose licence is to be renewed may be granted an extension amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Pet…

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Pets Corner reopens shops in garden centres amid coronavirus pandemic

Pets Corner has reopened its stores in 15 garden centres across the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic. Garden centres temporarily…

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BIRA fight ‘anomaly’ in government grant funding

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is highlighting an ‘anomaly’ in government grant funding meaning small independent retailers could be…

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AAB calls on government to enhance support for businesses

Accountancy firm Anderson Anderson and Brown (AAB) has called on the UK Government to implement a series of “wide-reaching” measures…

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RCVS warns against donating propofol anaesthetic to NHS

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has warned against donating the anesthetic propofol to the NHS amid the ongoing pandemic. …

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RSPCA issues advice for cat owners

The RSPCA has issued a statement assuring cat owners about the risk of coronavirus contamination from their pets. The group…

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