Budget
This coverage examines the UK Government’s Budget announcements and their impact on the petcare industry, focusing on measures that affect retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Pet Gazette reports on changes to taxation, business rates, funding schemes, and economic forecasts, alongside analysis of how these policies influence operational costs, investment decisions, and consumer spending. Our coverage helps pet trade professionals understand the financial and regulatory environment to plan effectively for the year ahead.
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Sep- 2025 -12 SeptemberIndustry News
Harvest to launch three new wild bird food ranges
Harvest Wildlife Products will launch three new wild bird food ranges at trade shows in Birmingham this September, in what the company described as its “largest” product rollout to date. The Lincolnshire-based manufacturer will showcase The Little Birdhouse, RSPB Hungry Birds and RHS collections at Glee (16–18 September, stand 12E20)…
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Aug- 2025 -29 AugustVeterinary
Purina Institute publishes new pet nutrition guide for vets
The Purina Institute has launched a new handbook aimed at helping veterinary professionals provide nutritional advice for healthy dogs and cats. The Handbook of Canine and Feline Well-Pet Nutrition is a free, product-agnostic digital resource created with input from 54 experts across 20 countries. It covers topics such as nutrient…
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Jun- 2025 -5 JuneVeterinary
RCVS moves into new Hardwick Street office
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has officially moved into its new headquarters on Hardwick Street in Clerkenwell, Central London. The six-floor former warehouse, built around 1929, was purchased for £22.3m in 2022. It was fully tenanted at the time, generating £1.4m in rental income between 2022 and 2023.…
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Apr- 2025 -2 AprilRetailers
Retailers refrain from price rises in March
Retailers did not resort to price rises throughout March, according to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index, despite rising cost pressures. It comes as high street retailers are competing for reluctant shoppers, who are more likely to be pulled in with seasonal promotions. Mike Watkins, head of retailer and business…
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Mar- 2025 -26 MarchEconomy
Chancellor resists calls for business relief in Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has resisted calls from businesses for relief ahead of the upcoming tax changes this April, as part of her Spring Statement today (26 March). UK businesses had been hopeful the chancellor would raise the relief rate for retail, hospitality, and leisure after cutting it to 40% in…
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Jan- 2025 -20 JanuaryGovernment & Legislation
Pets at Home CEO warns Budget will effect part-time workers and women
Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan has warned that the changes to National Insurance in the Budget will negatively impact part-time workers and women. McGowan stated in an interview with Mail on Sunday that Pets at Home faces an £18m increase in costs. The National Insurance contribution threshold will be…
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8 JanuaryBusiness
PIF launches business toolkit
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has launched the first phase of its business toolkit designed to help small and medium-sized pet businesses across the UK ‘plan and operate more effectively’. The initial release of the toolkit includes financial planning tools and a business plan template, both tailored to the unique…
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Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberEconomy
BRC warns of ‘spending squeeze’ in January
The British Retail Consortium has warned of a January spending squeeze, as BRC-Opinium data between 10 and 13 December showed that people’s spending intentions dropped 6pts. It comes as public confidence in the state of the economy “took a nosedive”, falling 8pts to -27, creating a widening gap between expectations…
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3 DecemberEconomy
UK retail sales dip 3.3% in November
UK total retail sales decreased by 3.3% year on year in November, against a growth of 2.6% in November 2023, the British Retail Consortium showed. According to the new figures, this was below the 3-month average growth of -0.1% and the 12-month average growth of 0.5%. However, the BRC said…
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Nov- 2024 -20 NovemberTrade Organisations
UK pet industry writes to chancellor over budget concerns
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has written to the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, this week to express significant concerns about the recent Budget and its potential negative effects on the pet industry and pet ownership. The UK pet industry, a £7bn sector, supports millions of pet owners and…
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