Brexit

National Living Wage hits small firms’ profits, finds FSB

Information from The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that the National Living Wage (NLW) has impacted on small firms’…

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Popular pond plant banned from sale

A popular pond plant, water hyacinth, has been banned from long-term saying following the European Commission publishing its list of species…

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Red-eared sliders banned in the UK

Red-eared sliders as well as five other popular aquatic plant species, have been banned from long-term sale. The decision follows the…

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The Dog Treat Company gets political with ‘Woofarendum’

Following the recent success of The Dog Treat Company’s most popular dog treat, God Save The Corgi, founder Joe Halliwell…

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National Living Wage cut profits rather than jobs

Instead of cutting jobs, employers responded to the National Living Wage (NLW) by raising prices or reducing profits, according to…

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What will Brexit mean for the pet industry?

Contradictory claims and political turmoil. There’s no doubt that the recent EU Referendum left much of the UK scratching their heads and…

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Could Brexit threaten the status of vets and vet nurses?

‘Brexit’ could impact upon the status of vets and vet nurses working within the UK. Almost half of veterinary surgeons…

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Euro partners reassure Beco it’s ‘business as usual’ despite Brexit

Despite the Brexit result, British manufacturer, Beco Pets, has been told by European distributors to expect “business as usual”. The…

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BVA remains ‘outward looking’ following UK vote to leave EU

On June 24, The British Veterinary Association (BVA) released a statement in response to the UK’s referendum result.  BVA President, Sean…

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The EU Referendum and what it means for you

We’ve all heard the debates and seen the news stories but what does the referendum mean for your business? On…

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