Boris Johnson
This coverage examines Boris Johnsonโs policies, statements, and political actions that have influenced the UK petcare industry, both directly and indirectly. Pet Gazette reports on legislative changes, trade agreements, economic policies, and regulatory decisions during his tenure that impact pet retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with context and analysis to understand how political developments shape market conditions, business operations, and future opportunities.
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Oct- 2022 -24 OctoberGovernment & Legislation
Rishi Sunak to become next PM
Rishi Sunak is set to become the next leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister after becoming the sole candidate to surpass the threshold of 100 votes. Penny Mordaunt announced she was withdrawing from the race only minutes before the nominations deadline at 14:00 BST today (24…
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May- 2022 -9 MayIndustry News
Shop owners to be forced to rent out empty premises
Shop owners in England could be forced to let out premises that have been vacant for over a year, under new plans from the government. The plans are set to be unveiled as part of the Levelling up and Regeneration Bill, expected to be unveiled in the Queenโs speech on…
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May- 2021 -25 MayPet Owners
Vetโs Kitchen launches dog anxiety guidance โroadmapโ
Vetโs Kitchen has launched a new โroadmapโ to help pets adjust to life after Covid and help avoid the problems of separation anxiety. The five-point plan, with a โnodโ to Boris Johnsonโs roadmap out of lockdown, is set to help owners make sure their pets are reintroduced to the world…
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Mar- 2021 -1 MarchCoronavirus
Chancellor to unveil ยฃ5bn high-street support package
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to offer over 700,000 retail, hospitality and other businesses grants of up to ยฃ18,000 as part of a ยฃ5bn rescue package to be included in his Budget speech on Wednesday (3 March). The new โRestart Grantsโ will be directly distributed from local authorities from April…
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Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryCoronavirus
PM outlines โroadmapโ out of lockdown
Prime minister Boris Johnson has set out his four-step โroadmapโ to guide the nation out of lockdown โcautiously but irreversiblyโ, calling the plan a โone-way road to freedomโ.ย Step one will begin from 8 March, when all schools will be allowed to open with outdoor after-school sports and activities allowed.…
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16 FebruaryCoronavirus
BIRA calls on government for โclear exit planโ out of lockdown
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) is calling for the UK government to make a clear exit plan out of lockdown for the sector, with Andrew Goodacre CEO of the group stating that โretail continues to be and always has been a safe placeโ.ย The plea comes one week ahead…
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Nov- 2020 -23 NovemberCoronavirus
PM outlines Covid Winter Plan
Boris Johnson has unveiled his โCovid Winter Planโ in the House of Commons this afternoon, whilst outlining Englandโs return to a three tier system. He confirmed that national restrictions in England will end on 2 December and will โnot be renewedโ. This will mean that non-essential retail, gyms and the…
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Oct- 2020 -20 OctoberCoronavirus
Manchester moved into Tier three
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed.ย As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…
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12 OctoberCoronavirus
PM unveils three-tiered lockdown system
Prime minister Boris Johnson this afternoon announced a new three-tier lockdown system that will see some hospitality businesses in the North-West forced to close from Wednesday. Under the new system, different rules for regions will be classified as being on โmediumโ, โhighโ or โvery highโ alert depending on the rate…
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Aug- 2020 -21 AugustRetailing
Road closures are โaccelerating the decline of the high streetโ, says Bira
Local authorities across the UK are โaccelerating the decline of the high streetโ with โunnecessaryโ road closures, according to Bira. The group said it has been โinundatedโ with calls from concerned businesses that post-lockdown accessibility issues are โsignificantly impacting tradeโ. Bira said it is now working hard to help address…
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