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Pet Industry Federation calls for consistency in animal licensing data

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has published an analysis of animal licensing returns from local authorities in England, highlighting growth in home boarding and dog daycare alongside a decline in kennels, catteries and pet sales businesses. The report, covering 2023 to 2025, found that licence fees increased by an average…

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Pets at Home CEO steps down as group lowers profit forecast

Pets at Home has announced the immediate departure of chief executive Lyssa McGowan and lowered its full-year 2026 profit forecast to between £90m and £100m. Non-executive chair Ian Burke has assumed the role of executive chair while a search is carried out for a new chief executive.  McGowan had led…

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Dibo introduces festive packaging for raw dog meals

Pet food brand Dibo is launching limited edition festive packaging for four of its free flow raw dog meals, available to the independent trade over the Christmas period. The seasonal packs will be applied to existing recipes, which remain unchanged, including three Bird Roast with chicken, turkey and duck with…

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BoE holds interest rates at 4%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 4% amid concerns around the recent rise in inflation. At a meeting this week, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain the rate, as two members voted to reduce it by…

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Paleo Ridge brings back festive Christmas Turkey and Cranberry meal

Raw dog food company Paleo Ridge has reintroduced its limited-edition Christmas Turkey and Cranberry meal for the third consecutive year. The seasonal product, available earlier than usual this year, combines British turkey with bone and offal, lamb tripe, cranberries, parsnips and carrots to provide a complete raw meal. It is…

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Non-Stop Dogwear wins $4m deal to supply gear to Norwegian forces

The Norwegian Armed Forces has awarded Non-Stop Dogwear a $4m (£3.2m) contract to supply equipment for its K-9 division over the next four years. The deal will be delivered through the company’s Non-Stop professional division, which develops products for military, police, and search and rescue services. It includes the supply…

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Jollyes cuts 600 prices and rolls out Uber Eats pet delivery nationwide

Jollyes has reduced more than 600 product prices and expanded its rapid delivery partnership with Uber Eats to nearly all of its UK stores. The pet retailer said the cuts were part of its move to simplify pricing and strengthen its position as the UK’s only specialist discount chain for…

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Tavo Pets UK seeks new UK sales manager

Tavo Pets is a globally recognised pet brand, known for its premium pet travel and home products that combine safety, style, and functionality. Since launching in the UK in 2024, Tavo Pets UK has quickly established itself as a leading name in pet safety, with a growing presence across independent…

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Kennelbuild secures further £250k investment after year of growth

Kennelbuild has secured a further £250,000 from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) after a year of expansion supported by earlier funding. The new capital would create four additional jobs and provide working capital as it continues to grow. The funding comes through NPIF II – FW Capital…

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Tavo shortlisted for PetQuip award with pet travel safety range

Pet travel products brand Tavo has been named a finalist at the PetQuip Awards 2025 for its safety range, less than a year after launching in the UK. The company’s Maeve car seat, Dupree car seat and carrier, Crispin pet crate and Hendrick car seat and carrier were shortlisted in…

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