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Household finances slow UK spending growth

Consumer spending growth slowed to 2.4 percent in October as Brits cut back across the board to cope with household finances. Data from Barclaycard reveals that spending on essentials (2.9 percent) outstripped discretionary spend growth (2.2 percent) for the second month running. This slowdown in expenditure on ‘nice-to-haves’ was driven…

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HOWND dry foam wash proves a hit in South Africa

HOWND has launched a new all-natural 4-in-1 Miracle Dry Foam Wash. The fast-drying pH-balanced waterless foam safely lifts dirt and mud and will leave a dog’s coats clean, conditioned and smelling of aromatherapy oils within minutes. Made with a vegan alternative to Keratin, it also helps remove static and tangles for…

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Scammers target animal cruelty hotline

Rogue websites advertising fake numbers for the RSPCA cruelty line are scamming the public and potentially leaving animals without the care they need. The premium rate numbers cause a heavy bill for the caller and are then diverted to the RSPCA National Control Centre. The charity is urging people to…

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One in five workplaces allow pets in the office

According to new research, one-fifth of British workplaces now allow employees to bring pets into the office, yet a similar proportion (22 percent) of workers have complained about the furry companions. The survey by online job board, CV-Library, found that when it comes to the personal effect of animals in the…

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Shop price deflation stays at four year low

For the second consecutive month, shop price deflation has remained 0.1 percent. According to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Nielsen, September and October saw the shallowest rate in the last four years. Non-food products saw deflation of 1.5 percent. October’s food prices recorded the same increase as…

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BETA International names judging panel for Innovation Awards

BETA International 2018 has announced the judging panel for its Innovation Awards. The accolades will reward new products possessing flair, creativity, cutting-edge technology and inspirational invention. Each judge is an expert in his or her own field and selected for their depth of knowledge and expertise. For the 2018 competition,…

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Dogs’ immune systems change as they age, reveals Mars Petcare UK

Dogs’ immune systems change as they age, meaning they will have a reduced ability to respond to infections or stress, says a new study from Mars Petcare UK. The Mars Petcare Aging Pets Ownership survey ran from 4-12 October 2017 an covered 6,298 adults aged 18+ who owned at least…

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Lizzie Lockett named new RCVS CEO

Lizzie Lockett has been named as the new chief executive officer of the The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), following a meeting of RCVS Council on Thursday 2 November 2017. Lizzie joined the College as head of communications in February 2005 following a career in marketing and public relations, including…

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Animal heath professionals debate post-Brexit future

The National Office of Animal Health’s (NOAH’s) conference on 1 November in Westminster brought together more than 100 delegates to discuss and debate the future of animal health, as Brexit negotiations continue. The conference – chaired by NOAH Chief Executive Dawn Howard and opened by NOAH Chair Gaynor Hillier –…

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Pero launches its first ever TV marketing campaign

North Wales-based all natural pet food manufacturer Pero has announced its first TV marketing campaign, since its inception in 1985. The campaign kicks off in line with S4C’s November Month of Legends, where the search for Wales’ ‘Superdog’ is on. Nightly Heno magazine programme on S4C, is hunting for stories of today’s brave,…

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