Industry News
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Feb- 2017 -7 February
PIF responds to Defra’s ‘next steps’ for animal establishment licensing
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has broadly welcomed DEFRA’s Next Steps document on the review of animal establishment licensing, which includes pet shops and boarding establishments. The trade association represents the interests of over 2,500 UK pet businesses. In its joint submission with OATA and REPTA to the original consultation…
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7 February
FSB calls for a pro-business Budget to boost jobs
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for a pro-business Budget that boosts jobs and long-term growth. The Federations claims that the Chancellor should use the Budget to show he backs British businesses to improve job creation and drive productivity across the nations and regions of the UK. While small…
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7 February
New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders
The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible breeders. Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, announced that ministers would toughen dog breeding licensing rules to protect thousand of puppies. Anyone breeding and selling three or more litters of puppies a…
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7 February
Charities miss out on £80m in donations each year
Charities may be missing out on more than £80m in donations each year1 by only accepting cash donations, according to research from Barclaycard. Four in ten Brits carry less cash now than three years previously, meaning they may give less to charity. According to the research from Barclaycard, one in seven…
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7 February
Abuse and violence towards retail workers increases by 40%, finds BRC
There has been a 40 percent increase in violence and other forms of abuse against retail workers in the past year, according to the results of the BRC’s annual Retail Crime Survey. The survey covered 37 percent of the retail industry by turnover and 35 percent by staff, accounting for 1.1…
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6 February
Garden centre opens new pets and aquatics centre
Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea has celebrated the opening of its new Pets & Aquatics Centre. At a ‘Pets & Aquatics’ launch event in late January, families and children came to meet pets. Carefully supervised volunteers held spiders. Children could paint a bunny moneybox, and people came to get their dogs…
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6 February
FSB calls for a pro-business Budget to boost jobs
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for a pro-business Budget that boosts jobs and long-term growth. The Federations claims that the Chancellor should use the Budget to show he backs British businesses to improve job creation and drive productivity across the nations and regions of the UK. While small…
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6 February
Marathon runner raises money for Support Dogs
Irwin Mitchell partner Matthew Palmer is running the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 23. He will raise money and awareness for national assistance dog charity Support Dogs. Sheffield-based Support Dogs trains and provides specialist assistance dogs to deliver life changing support to children with autism and adults with disabilities and…
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3 February
Arden Grange offers retailers the chance to win £1000 of holiday vouchers
Pet food producer Arden Grange is offering retailers the chance to win £1000 in holiday vouchers. Independent stockists of the brand’s products are invited to take part in a product display competition to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary. Retailers simply need to create a memorable Arden Grange-themed display either in their window or store,…
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3 February
Good Vet & Pet Guide names Business of The Year 2017
Midlands based home boarding franchise PetStay Derby has won the Good Vet & Pet Guide’s ‘Business of The Year 2017’ award. Sponsored by raw food manufacturer Natural Instinct, the award is presented to the business with the highest number of five star user reviews received from pet owners on The Good…
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