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This coverage focuses on the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and its influence on the UK petcare industry through policy advocacy, economic analysis, and business support. Pet Gazette reports on CBI’s economic forecasts, policy recommendations, industry surveys, and initiatives that affect retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and supply chain operators. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into broader business trends, regulatory developments, and opportunities shaped by the organisation’s work.

  • Nov- 2024 -
    15 November
    EconomyUK economy stagnates in three months to September

    UK economy stagnates in three months to September

    UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have stagnated during the third quarter of the year as uncertainty ahead of the budget affected decision making, according to the latest figures from the Office For National Statistics. The ONS found that UK GDP increased by 0.1% in Quarter 3 (July…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    21 June
    EconomyPet Retailers

    UK retail sales rose 2.9% in May

    UK retail sales volumes rose by 2.9% in May 2024, following a fall of 1.8% in April 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Sales volumes rose across most sectors, with clothing retailers and furniture stores rebounding following poor weather in April. More broadly, sales volumes rose by…

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  • May- 2022 -
    18 May
    EconomyInflation hits 40-year high

    Inflation hits 40-year high

    UK inflation has hit its highest level in 40 years during the month of April, driven by the rising cost of energy bills. The figure, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), was up from 7% in March. The ONS said that around 75% of…

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  • Mar- 2022 -
    24 March
    Industry NewsRetail responds to ‘underwhelming’ Spring Statement

    Retail responds to ‘underwhelming’ Spring Statement

    Both Bira and CBI have expressed disappointment in the chancellor’s Spring Statement, with Bira having declared it is “underwhelmed with the offerings for independent businesses”. In his speech yesterday, Rishi Sunak outlined a series of measures to help combat the rising cost of living in his latest spring statement, including…

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  • Feb- 2022 -
    3 February
    EconomyBoE raises interest rates to 0.5%

    BoE raises interest rates to 0.5%

    The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the second time in three months to 0.5%, up from 0.25% previously. The BoE Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) confirmed it voted by a majority of 5-4 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 0.5%. Interestingly, it revealed those…

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  • 3 February
    EconomyEnergy price cap to rise 54% from April

    Energy price cap to rise 54% from April

    Retail bosses are braced for a spending squeeze after it was revealed the energy price cap is set to increase by 54% from 1 April amid a “record” increase in global gas prices, in a move that is set to affect approximately 22 million customers. Energy regulator Ofgem announced that…

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  • Jan- 2022 -
    19 January
    Current AffairsInflation hits 30-year high

    Inflation hits 30-year high

    Inflation reached 5.4% in December, its highest rate since CPIH stood at 5.1% in May 1992, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It revealed the consumer prices index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose 4.8% in the 12 months to December 2021, up…

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  • 14 January
    EconomyUK economy surpassed pre-Covid levels in November

    UK economy surpassed pre-Covid levels in November

    Gross domestic product (GDP) has surpassed its pre-pandemic level for the first time as it grew by 0.9% in November 2021, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. In the latest release, output in consumer-facing services grew by 0.8%, mainly because of a 1.4% increase in retail…

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  • Dec- 2021 -
    23 December
    RetailersDecember retail sales slow amid Omicron impact, CBI warns

    December retail sales slow amid Omicron impact, CBI warns

    Retail sales growth slowed in the year-to-December to 8%, down from 39% last month, as the impact of the Omicron variant affected trading. According to the latest CBI monthly Distributive Trades Survey, despite the new restriction, retail sales were seen broadly in line with seasonal norms in December, having been…

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  • Oct- 2021 -
    14 October
    Current AffairsOver 40 employee groups pen letter urging Sunak to cut business rates

    Over 40 employee groups pen letter urging Sunak to cut business rates

    The CBI, along with 41 trade associations spanning the UK economy, have issued a joint statement urging the chancellor Rishi Sunak to reform the business rates system and “unleash a wave of business investment across key government priorities, including net zero and levelling up”. The joint statement from businesses is…

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