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Chancellor cuts National Insurance to 10% alongside NLW rise

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a series of measures to help boost the UK economy as part of his Autumn Budget including slashing National Insurance by 2% and freezing business rates for retail and hospitality. As part of the new measures, Hunt revealed that National Insurance will be cut from…

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Frankly Pet appoints new COO

Frankly Pet has announced the appointment of Chad Wagner as its new chief operating officer. Prior to joining Frankly Pet, Wagner worked in the leather industry, serving in managing roles at West Coast Shoe Co, Gutmann Leather and Law Tanning Co. During the past two years, he has intermittently served…

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Bristol Vet Specialists opens chronic pain clinic in the South West

Bristol Vet Specialists (formerly known as Highcroft Veterinary Specialists) is providing a new chronic pain clinic for cats and dogs in the South West of England who may need specialist treatment. BVS stated that chronic pain, particularly pain caused by osteoarthritis, is extremely common in cats and dogs. Even young…

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Krka Group sees revenues rise 8% to €1.3bn

Krka Group, producer of human and animal health products, has reported that its revenues in the first nine months of 2023 amounted to €1.3bn (£1.14bn), up 8% year-on-year, resulting in €320.3m (£280.4m) of operating profit for the period, its highest to date. Revenues from its animal health products increased from…

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UK retail sales growth slows by 0.3% in October

Retail sales volumes fell by 0.3% in October 2023, following a fall of 1.1% in September 2023, according to the new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Automotive fuel sales volumes fell by 2.0% in October 2023, as retailers reported that consumers were spending their money more cautiously,…

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Arden Grange launches new grain-free wet dog food

Arden Grange has launched its new wet dog food range with five new grain-free recipes, enriched with superfoods. The collection features chicken, lamb, duck, turkey, and Venison. The new range is specifically designed for dogs with skin problems and delicate stomachs, the Venison recipe also joins Arden Grange’s best-selling Sensitive…

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Chesire and Wain celebrates 10th anniversary

British luxury cat lifestyle company Cheshire and Wain celebrated its 10th anniversary in November. During this time the company has sold more than 15,000 collars to an international market. The company was born out of founder Sonja Farrell’s frustration with the limited availability of high-quality cat products, specifically in the…

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Johnson’s scoops Supplier of the Year Prize at 2023 PIF Awards

Johnson’s Veterinary Products has won Supplier of the Year at the annual Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards. The Midlands-based pet healthcare product manufacturer was commended for its “steadfast” commitment to maintaining strong relationships with its customers and improving its service offering. The PIF Awards aims to recognise and celebrate excellence…

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Walker and Drake wins Best New Food Product Award at PIF Awards

Walker and Drake has won Best New Food Product at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards. The Barnsley-based pet food manufacturer won the award for its cold pressed Puppy and Small Breed foods. The company was founded with the express intention of producing a British made dog food using the…

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Perwyn launches Kin Vet Community amid acquisition spree

European private equity investor Perwyn has completed the acquisition of certain UK veterinary clinics to launch a new group, Kin Vet Community. Ciara McCormack MVB will be heading the new business as CEO. Kin Vet Community is a community of professionals, committed to caring for pets and communities. Perwyn stated…

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