Year: 2020

New pet food subscription service launches in the UK

A new pet food subscription service designed for dogs has launched in the UK.  The products provide “all daily recommended calories covered, as calculated through a nutritional consultation” In addition, the pet food is sustainable made entirely from human-grade ingredients grown or raised on sustainable and ethical farms in the…

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Middlesbrough pet shop and groomers brought to market

A North Ormesby pet shop and dog groomers has been brought to market for £93,995, according to Teesside Live. Sweeney Dog opened in 2012 and has since built up a customer base of 2,500 regular customers. The store sells supplies, small animals and aquatics. The business is owned by Terry…

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Government extends commercial eviction ban until end of year

The government has decided to extend its commercial property eviction ban until the end of 2020. Businesses have been shielded from eviction over the last six months through the lease forfeiture and debt enforcement moratoria, which was originally set to end on 1 October. Retail and hospitality trade associations, including…

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UK inflation slumps to five-year low

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate fell to 0.2% in August 2020, down from 1.0% in July, according to new data from the ONS. The ONS said falling prices in restaurants and cafes, arising from the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, resulted in the largest downward contribution (0.44…

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Charley Chau launches Bliss Bolster Bed

Charley Chau has unveiled its latest offering, the Bliss Bolster Bed, which is designed to “deliver supreme canine comfort, perform over time and look incredibly stylish in the home”. The British luxe dog bed business was started by sisters Christine and Jenny Chau in 2010, and now sells to customers…

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Talya’s Kitchen dog treats now available in new packaging

Tayla’s Kitchen, a company offering hand cooked dog treats, has launched a new packaging design for its snacks.  The devon-based business is now providing dog treats, available in 250g bags that only use recyclable materials and minimise the use of plastic.  Their treats are currently available in five varieties: Ginger…

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Cats Protection’s organises Game Jam

Cats Protection has become the first animal charity to organise a cat-themed Autumn Game Jam.  The charity teamed up with independent game studio Payload Studios and its Tentacle Zone initiative to organise the event which takes place between 9 October and 19 October. Developers will be invited to devise games…

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Unemployment rate rises to 4.1% in July

The rate of unemployment in the UK increased 0.2% to 4.1% in the two months to July 2020, according to the ONS. The UK economic inactivity rate was also estimated at a joint record low of 20.2%, 0.6 percentage points lower than the previous year and 0.3 percentage points lower…

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RSPCA calls for clampdown as puppy imports soar

The RSPCA has called for a change to the law to stop the importation of puppies from abroad, which has “soared” during lockdown. The latest summer figures, released by the Government in response to a parliamentary question, show that numbers of licences issued for the commercial import of dogs rose…

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Dogstival welcomes over 6,000 attendees

Dogstival 2020 announced that it welcomes over 6,500 attendees to its two-day latest event this weekend.  The event for dogs and owners took place at Burley Park in the New Forest. According to organisers, the event gave dog owners the opportunity to “reward and thank their personal canine heroes who’ve…

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