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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Mar- 2020 -23 MarchCoronavirus
PM bans ‘non-essential retail’, instructs public to stay at home
The UK public are only allowed to venture out of their homes for essential supplies and one exercise outing per day, or face fines, under new measures introduced this evening by the prime minister. In a recorded address filmed in No 10 Downing Street, Boris Johnson said the police will…
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13 MarchBusiness Bites
BTโs boss catches it, markets rebounding, pain medication prices spike
Today I am going to rattle through a wider selection of stories than normal because the spread of the virus is hitting so many sectors hard, with key figures in the business community affected. The markets are recovering some of their losses this morning after having their worst selloff since…
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3 MarchBusiness Bites
Coronavirus is stepping up a gear โ this could be serious
When I started this column back in December I did not anticipate a single subject would dominate it so much, but as I wrote last week it would be silly not to address the latest coronavirus circumstances given that each new development so far has had a profound impact on…
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2 MarchBusiness Bites
Entrepreneurs relief may be scrapped by Sunak
The new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, may scrap entrepreneurโs relief to raise ยฃ3bn a year as a means to bring in some extra dosh for the Treasury. Sunak will undoubtedly be looking for ways to raise extra revenue given the governmentโs infrastructure spending plans as it seeks to make a visible…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Heathrowโs third runway will not be taking off after all
Heathrowโs third runway has been ruled illegal by the court of appeal, because the government did not properly consider its own climate change pledges in line with the Paris Agreement when drawing up its plans. The court is actually on the same street as our offices here atย Mulberryย Media and a…
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25 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Chlorinated chicken ainโt the way
The European Union will insist that the UK retains the current ban on chlorinated chicken as part of any free trade agreement that might be struck by the end of this year. It taps into one of the most symbolic arguments made during the last three years by those who…
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18 FebruaryBusiness Bites
HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs, new chancellor sticks to schedule, Bezos creates $10bn โEarth fundโ
HSBCย has announced plans to cut 35,000 jobsย over the next three years after a dire set of financial results. Profits have fallen by 33% year on year and that is before the impact of the coronavirus can even be fully measured in Q1 and the months to come. The virus has…
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11 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Yes, the trade barriers are coming
I think both Leavers and Remainers probably expected this in the long run โย Michael Goveย announced yesterday that businesses should โacceptโ that frictionless trade with the EU will be impossible whatever agreement is finally reached by the deadline of 31 December this year. This is the cost, he says, of making…
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5 FebruaryVeterinary
BVA calls on government to meet animal health demands post-Brexit
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the government to work with the veterinary profession to โensure that workforce capacity meets demandโ and โanimal health and welfare standards remain highโ post-Brexit. In a speech at the BVAโs annual dinner, the associations president, Daniella Dos Santos asked the governmentโs commitment…
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3 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Whatโs Nissan driving at with Brexit plans?
Now that the technical aspect of leaving the EU has happened on paper, we are into the implementation period, but the negotiations will soon get going once again. The pound fell today as in a speech which actually overlapped Michel Barnierโs opening salvo with competing coverage,ย Boris Johnsonย reiterated his view that…
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