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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Nov- 2025 -6 NovemberEconomy
UK retail footfall dips 1.3% in October
Retail footfall across the UK fell 1.3% in October compared with the same month last year, according to data from MRI Software. The decline was led by a 2.3% drop in high street visits, while shopping centres and retail parks recorded smaller decreases of 0.2% and 0.4% respectively. The report…
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6 NovemberEconomy
BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the upcoming Budget announcement on 26 November. The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of five to four to maintain the rate, with four members voting to reduce it by 0.25…
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Oct- 2025 -14 OctoberEconomy
Retail sales edge up 2.3% in September as food spending drives growth
UK total retail sales rose by 2.3% year on year in September, up from growth of 2% in September 2024 and above the 12-month average increase of 2.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Food sales increased by 4.3% on the year, compared with 2.3% growth in September 2024…
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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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