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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Mar- 2016 -16 MarchCurrent Affairs
FSB welcomes changes to Small Business Rates Relief
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has responded to the announcements made in Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget speech on March 16, 2016. Mike Cherry, policy director at the FSB, said: “In a Budget constrained by both the need to reduce the deficit and the economic outlook, the Chancellor has listened…
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10 MarchCurrent Affairs
Sunday trading law proposals defeated
Following the failure of the government’s proposals for Sunday trading hours to be relaxed, experts feel it is now time to reform the High Street in order to help it every day of the week. The Chancellor announced a “full review of the structure of business rates” fifteen months ago…
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1 MarchCurrent Affairs
Tax increase could be a blow for businesses and pet owners
Companies within the industry are warning the Government to keep an increase in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) low in this month’s Budget. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned a rise will not only be a blow for UK business but will increase the cost to pet owners…
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Jul- 2015 -10 JulyEditorial
Introducing the new National Living Wage
On July 8, the Government unveiled the first purely Conservative Budget for 19 years. Chancellor George Osborne’s “new contract” for the country introduced a National Living Wage for all working people over the age of 25. Minimum wage will reach £7.20 per hour next April, rising to £9 by 2020.…
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