Industry News
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Mar- 2017 -9 March
Framework for Brexit challenges published
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its three ‘Brexit Principles’ in order to create a framework for risks that are posed by Brexit. It also aims to maximise opportunities it offers. The Principles were formally adopted by RCVS Council at its meeting on 2 March 2017, and…
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9 March
New partnership announced to promote reptile welfare
The Pet Charity and Hadlow College has announced the development of a new centre of welfare excellence for reptiles and amphibians, based at Hadlow College in Kent. The National Centre for Reptile Welfare (NCRW) will provide refuge and care for reptiles and amphibians with the aim of finding ideal…
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8 March
Government unveils £300m business rate relief fund
[author title=”Tom Davis” image=”http://”][/author]The government has helped soften the blow of April’s business rate revaluation with a £300m relief fund for local councils. The announcement was made by chancellor Philip Hammond at today’s Spring Budget, in which he said business rates raise £25bn each year – all of which, by…
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8 March
Budget announced: Self employed face insurance hike
Self employed workers will face an increase in National Insurance contributions, the Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced. ‘The self-employed were the biggest losers’, according to IPSE, an organisation representing self-employed and professional freelancers and contractors. There will be a 2 percent increase for self-empoloyed National Insurance Contributions by 2018, and the…
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8 March
Two new qualifications launched at Crufts
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the launch of two new City & Guilds Certificates of Technical Competence aimed at professional dog walkers and pet sitters. The Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in Dog Walking, and the Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in…
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8 March
Vitalin donates supplies to Scunthorpe Cat Rescue
Vitalin has teamed up with a North Lincolnshire cat rescue centre, to provide it with much needed supplies of Vitalin Super Premium cat food. Scunthorpe Cat Rescue is overwhelmed with rescue cats that arrived for a variety of reasons, from abandonment to a change in family circumstances or sadly sometimes…
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8 March
Czech Republic opportunities for PetQuip members
Members of the PetQuip association can promote their products to buyers in the Czech Republic, following a British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) initiative that enabled PetQuip members to showcase British pet products at the British Embassy in Prague last year. As a follow-up to the showcase, British suppliers of…
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8 March
Vet nurse scoops double award
A Middlewich veterinary nurse has won a double award for helping obese pets loose weight. Katie Hartnoll, head veterinary nurse at Abbeycroft Veterinary Centre in Northwich, will head to a awards ceremony in Kidderminster later this month to receive her trophies. The overall winner will also be revealed at the…
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8 March
Vet nurse scoops double award
A Middlewich veterinary nurse has won a double award for helping obese pets loose weight. Katie Hartnoll, head veterinary nurse at Abbeycroft Veterinary Centre in Northwich, will head to a awards ceremony in Kidderminster later this month to receive her trophies. The overall winner will also be revealed at…
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8 March
Dog Rocks rebrands as Podium Pet Products
Dog Rocks UK Distribution Ltd. has rebranded as ‘Podium Pet Products’. The name change reflects the company’s broader ambition and commitment to growth within international pet markets. CEO Carina Evans said: “Our overarching brand – Podium Pet Products – allows us to strengthen our portfolio and emphasise our commitment to…
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