Economy

Pet Trust UK named Great British Entrepreneur Awards finalist

Pet Trust UK has been shortlisted in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, recognised in the Technology Entrepreneur…

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OATA relaunches biosecurity assessment tool

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has announced that it is relaunching its Business Biosecurity Self-Assessment Tool, now redesigned as…

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected president of BVA Scottish Branch

Perthshire-based vet Vivienne Mackinnon has been named British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch president following its annual general meeting. Mackinnon…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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76% of UK pet SMEs ‘concerned’ over effect of Autumn budget, PIF finds

A substantial 76% of small businesses within the pet industry have stated that the budget is detrimental to the UK…

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Retail industry is overtaxed, says BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has claimed that the retail industry is overtaxed compared with other sectors of the economy…

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BoE cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates for the first time in four years, with the rate falling…

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Global pet industry to grow to $500bn in revenue by 2030, BI finds

The global pet industry will expand by more than 45% over the next six years, surpassing $500bn (£386.8bn) by 2030,…

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