England

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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BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25%

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4.25%, down from the previous rate of 4.5%, marking the…

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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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Pet insurance premiums now exceed March 2024 levels

Pet insurance premiums were 1% higher in March 2025 than they were in March 2024, according to the Pet Insurance…

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BoE holds interest rates at 4.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.5%, having cut the rate last month to…

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Five dogs per day stolen last year, Direct Line finds

An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK in 2024, the equivalent of five every day, according to a…

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Healthy Pet Store partners with Canine Cottages

Healthy Pet Store has announced that it has teamed up with Canine Cottages, a company which offers pet-friendly holiday cottages…

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MVS opens new Pain Management Clinic in Northwest England

Manchester Veterinary Specialists (MVS) is set to open a new Pain Management Clinic for cats and dogs in the Northwest…

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PIF urges government action on pet business licensing data gaps

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has formally raised concerns with Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at DEFRA,…

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Over a third of owners struggle to afford microchipping, RSPCA finds

Over a third of cat owners struggle with the cost of microchipping their pets, according to data from the RSPCA.…

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