Brexit

Feb- 2021 -

12 February

UK suffers record 9.9% GDP slump

GDP declined by 9.9% in 2020, a figure which is more than double of what was recorded in 2009 after the UK’s financial crisis. According to the ONS, the fall was largely due to restrictions which were in place for most of the year, forcing the economy to operate at limiting trading levels. Figures…

11 February

Features

Can premiumisation save the petcare sector from the dog house?

We’ve always been a nation of pet lovers in the UK, but never has that been made more apparent than by the pet ownership boom we saw over lockdown. Half of all households are now home to a furry, feathered, slimy or scaly friend. They’ve become even more entwined with…

8 February

Retailers

29% of small retail businesses fear collapse in next three months, study finds

29% of small businesses in the retail sector fear contraction or collapse in the next three months as the coronavirus continues to disrupt business, a study by Hitachi Capital Business Finance reveals. The company which has been tracking small business outlooks across the UK for 26 consecutive quarters found only…

5 February

Industry News

Kennel Club welcomes government’s Brexit support for pets

The Kennel Club has welcomed the government’s commitment to addressing Brexit pet travel issues, supporting Westminster’s latest and pressing call to lift the barriers between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Kennel Club expressed its praise over the action taken by Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove in writing to the…

Jan- 2021 -

26 January

Trade Organisations

Kennel Club supports inquiry into Brexit impact on animal welfare

The Kennel Club has welcomed news of an inquiry by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee into how new Brexit regulations will impact on animal welfare, disease control and the industry interests. The organisation has raised concerns about the last minute backtrack on pet travel rules between…

19 January

Government & Legislation

Brexit negotiations lead to new EU pet passports

Pets travelling between Northern Ireland (NI) and Great Britain (GB) now require either a newly issued EU passport or an EU animal health certificate following the end of the Brexit transition period. While there were previously “no requirements” for pets travelling across the border, the result of Brexit negotiations on…

4 January

Current Affairs

PetQuip launches guidance following Brexit trade deal

Following the announcement of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which has been reached following discussions between the UK and the EU, PetQuip organisers have launched a guidance initiative to help UK companies “navigate their way” around new trading rules. The association, alongside Gardenex and the Commercial Horticultural Association…

Dec- 2020 -

21 December

Current Affairs

Government outlines post-Brexit pet travel rules

Pet owners have been asked to check the latest government advice about travelling between the UK and EU with their pets after 1 January 2021. The government said it has worked alongside the European Commission to ensure that pet travel can continue between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the EU…

10 December

Current Affairs

PetQuip webinar delivers advice for UK exporters ahead of Brexit

A webinar for UK exporters has been organised by PetQuip, Gardenex and the Commercial Horticultural Association in a bid to provide “invaluable” insight into how they should be preparing for the end of the Brexit transition period. The webinar reportedly gave companies the latest information on the steps that exporters…

9 December

Charities

Third of people willing to ignore puppy smuggling, study warns

Almost a third of puppy purchasers would be willing to “turn a blind eye” to the smuggling trade to get the dog they want, a report by Dogs Trust has found. According to consumer research conducted by the charity 30% of people have admitted that they would be willing to…