City of London

PCFA officially recognised as Primary Authority

Pet Care Franchise Association (PCFA), a new trade organisation with the primary aim of enhancing animal welfare standards for companion animals, has received official recognition with the City of London Corporation acting as Primary Authority for its members. PCFA is a group of well-respected pet-care franchises that have joined forces…

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Record economic growth anticipated for Q3

The UK is reportedly on track for a record economic resurgence during the third quarter of the year, following sharp declines in GDP at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Q2. According to the Financial Times (FT), City of London economists have predicted a 14.3% rise in GDP for…

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Animal Activities Licensing course for inspectors becomes level 3 qualification

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), has announced that its joint animal establishments inspector training course, run in collaboration with the City of London Corporation, will result in formal City and Guilds Level 3 qualification from July 2020. Since 1 October 2018, the new Licensing of Activities Involving Animals regulations (AAL)…

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Least pet-friendly London boroughs for renters revealed

Estate agency Sellhousefast.uk has revealed the least and most pet-friendly London boroughs. The research was made by extracting data from Zoopla during the month on September 2019, to see how many properties (houses and flats) allow tenants to have pets. Furthermore, the firm had a look at the percentage of…

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New course for licensing inspectors receives official accreditation

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that its joint animal establishments inspector training course, in partnership with the City of London Corporation, has been approved as meeting the City & Guilds Accreditation benchmark. From 1 October 2018, the new Licensing of Activities Involving Animals Regulations (AAL) require those carrying…

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London’s least pet friendly boroughs revealed

New research has found London’s least pet-friendly borough to be the City of London, whilst research also found that 45 percent of the country own a pet. The research undertaken by housing agency Fast Homes, found that the City of London, Sutton, Bexley, Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge had the…

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RCVS supports new veterinary career diversity event

Representatives and staff from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be attending the inaugural Vets: Stay, Go, Diversity (VSGD) Live! event this April to showcase its work on leadership, innovation and mental health. The VSGD event – inspired by the Vet Futures project – takes place on Saturday…

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Shops lose £800m to shoplifters every year

Britain’s shops collectively lose £800million per year due to shop lifting, claims Checkpoints Systems. Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes committed by opportunist thieves. Utilising data derived from data.police.co.uk, OnBuy.com investigated the total number of shoplifting offences that were recorded by 43 police forces/constabularies across England and Wales…

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Unlicensed pet shop owner convicted of selling imported puppies

An unlicensed pet shop owner has been sentenced for failing to ensure the needs of a protected animal. Alexandru-Constantin Ghita, of Old Reading, Harrow, was convicted of two counts of landing an animal, one count of trading an unlicensed pet shop and one count of failing to ensure the needs…

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PIF offers licensing help to pet boarders

More Pet Industry Federation (PIF) members are now eligible for help with licensing. PIF has extended its successful Primary Authority coordinated partnership with City of London Corporation. It will offer support for its licensed kennel, cattery and home boarding members across England and Wales. PIF’s Primary Authority is a statutory partnership. It…

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