Year: 2020

FCA asks companies to delay preliminary financial accounts

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has requested companies which were due to issue its preliminary trading updates in the next few days to delay publication, amid the ongoing disruptions caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus. The FCA urged all listed companies to observe a moratorium on the publication of its…

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Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work

Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages for employees who aren’t able to work due to the coronavirus, up to £2,500 a month according to the BBC. The “unprecedented measure” comes as the government has unveiled more plans to protect jobs and businesses amid the…

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The Kennel Club temporarily shuts its office amid Covid-19 outbreak

UK charity The Kennel Club has announced the closure of its offices, amid the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 outbreak. The company has revealed in a statement, by the close of business today, its Clarges Street offices will be closed. Soon after this, its Aylesbury site will also close. It…

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BVA calls on government to support veterinary practices

The BVA has written to the government asking them to include veterinary practices in their support of businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The plea follows Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiling of a £350bn package of measures, including rates relief and grants to support retail and hospitality businesses affected by the…

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Dogs Trust implements new measures amid Covid-19 outbreak

The Dogs Trust has announced that it has introduced a “plan of action” to allow its continued operation, after “closely monitoring” the government’s advice regarding coronavirus. The first measure introduced is the introduction of an appointment-only system for its rehoming centres, effective 21 March.  No walk-in members of the public…

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Pet care app launches 24/7 service

Pet care app Joii announced it will now be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as the Covid-19 virus unfolds. The app allows pet owners to hold video consultations with vets, with 35 experienced, UK-based vet surgeons and nurses on hand to provide veterinary care advice. As…

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TVM UK offers virtual CPD training

Animal health group TVM UK has announced plans to help veterinary practices continue with CPD studies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group will now offer veterinary surgeons and nurses CPD sessions via a live virtual stream. The sessions are to take place at lunchtimes, and aims to keep those in…

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Bira welcomes temporary abolition of business rates in Scotland

The Scottish Government’s move to temporarily abolish business rates in a bid to minimise the impact of coronavirus has been welcomed by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP has unveiled a new economic package to the Holyrood Parliament in response to coronavirus, including 12 months…

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Paleo Ridge announces two new appoints amid rebrand

Raw dog food company Paleo Ridge has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new recruits. Helen Ellwood has been appointed as head of sales and marketing alongside Will Green who has been appointed as the company’s ecommerce marketing manager. Managing director Tyler Daly said: “From the very beginning,…

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Project Blu makes 1,000 face masks to help with Covid-19 outbreak

Sustainable pet brand Project Blu has temporarily turned its production away from pet accessories into making facemasks for the ‘at risk’ local community.  Michele Carbone, co-founder of Project Blu said Covid 19 is the first globalised emergency for mankind, it has woken our conscience. From this point onwards, worldwide viruses…

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