Industry News
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Apr- 2020 -3 April
Pet hospital destroyed by Storm Dennis reopens for emergency cases
A veterinary hospital that was “completely devastated” by Storm Dennis, is set to re-open for emergency cases as the coronavirus crisis continues. Valley Veterinary Hospital in Gwaelod y Garth, near Cardiff, will re-open its 24-hour emergency service next Monday, keeping strict social distancing guidelines from the RCVS in place. The…
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3 April
Chancellor unveils new measures to SME loan scheme
Chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a major overhaul to his previously announced SME loan scheme. Initially, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) was aimed at businesses unable to secure regular commercial financing as the virus took its toll on the UK’s economy. However, according to Sky…
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2 April
Chancellor set to announce overhaul to SME loan scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly set to announce an overhaul to the SME loan scheme that will allow companies to access help quicker. According to Sky News, Sunak and members of the Treasury were reportedly in talks with major lenders, including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of…
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2 April
Ricky Gervais supports RSPCA appeal
The RSPCA announced it has launched an emergency appeal to keep our rescue teams on the frontline saving animals as the coronavirus crisis continues. The appeal, supported by comedian Ricky Gervais, has been launched to support animal rescuers who have been designated as “key workers” by the government. The charity…
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2 April
Kennel Club calls on council leaders to relax restrictions on dog walking areas
The Kennel Club has called on council leaders to relax restrictions on dog walking areas to aid social distancing. The group is urging local councils to do more to help dog walkers stay safe and responsible during the current lockdown period and ensure they can adhere to the social distancing…
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2 April
Wilson launches Whitefish Skin Dog Treats range
Wilsons Pet Food has released its new range of Whitefish Skin Dog Treats online and in stores. The new range includes 100% natural fish skins, all sustainably caught MSC fish from Grimsby in the UK and includes extra vitamins and nutrients found naturally in fish. Wilsons said its natural rough…
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2 April
Pets at Home to beat guidance amid spiked demand
Pets at Home has revealed that its closing weeks of full-year trading saw “exceptional levels of demand” amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In the period ended 26 March 2020, existing customers increased their average basket size, whilst new customers have accessed its pet products and healthcare services. Trading was largely…
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1 April
Banks are failing independent retailers in Covid-19 crisis, says BIRA
High street banks are failing to support small independent retailers in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, a new members’ survey by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has revealed. Bira asked its members three questions about the support they’ve received following the outbreak of coronavirus – and the results…
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1 April
Battersea releases advice for working from home with dogs whilst under lockdown
With the UK currently in lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, charity Battersea has put together some tips to help people working from home stay productive while still keeping their dogs entertained and active. The charity’s canine behaviour and training manager, Nathalie Ingham, said although dogs everywhere are likely to be…
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1 April
A fifth of SMEs at risk of collapse, say experts
Almost a fifth of SMEs will not survive the coronavirus crisis, according to new findings from the Corporate Finance Network. The group predicted that the closures would take place within the next four weeks despite government support measures, as the pandemic continues to unfold and affect retail. The network, which…
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