England
England is home to a wide range of pet industry businesses, from high street pet shops and regional chains to major manufacturers and distributors. Pet Gazette’s coverage spans commercial developments across the country — including shop openings and closures, wholesale operations, supply chain logistics, regional retail trends, and brand expansion strategies. We report on market dynamics affecting pet food, accessories, grooming, and health products, with a particular focus on how these trends impact pet retailers, importers, and wholesalers operating across England’s towns, cities, and rural communities.
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Apr- 2025 -9 AprilPet Owners
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 Pricing Index from Pearson Ham Group. Premiums rose by 0.6% in March 2025, marking a consistent month-on-month climb since November. Cat insurance premiums actually dipped slightly in March (-0.1%), yet…
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Mar- 2025 -20 MarchEconomy
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 its lowest level since June 2023. At its meeting ending on 19 March, the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 8–1 to maintain the rate at…
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12 MarchPet Owners
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 new analysis of police force data by Direct Line Pet Insurance. Despite the high number of dog thefts, this figure represents a 21 per cent decrease compared to 2023, which…
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10 MarchRetailers
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 across the UK. As part of the partnership, gold members and anyone booking one of Canine Cottages’ dog-friendly holiday homes will receive a £5 voucher code to spend online and…
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Feb- 2025 -25 FebruaryVeterinary
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 of England, who may need specialist treatment. The new clinic will offer an individualised and comprehensive approach to pain management. It will treat patients with; chronic pain – such as…
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13 FebruaryTrade Organisations
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, regarding the lack of accurate and consistent animal licensing data across England. Following a detailed analysis of DEFRA licensing data, required by The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals)…
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11 FebruaryVeterinary
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. Alongside this, one in 10 (11%) people are still unaware that cats in England must be microchipped under a new law. Having an indoor cat they didn’t believe needed to…
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6 FebruaryEconomy
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level since June 2023, but warned that GDP growth has been “weaker than expected”. At its meeting this week, the bank’s monetary policy committee voted by a majority of 7–2 to reduce the…
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5 FebruaryBusiness
Bruce’s Doggy Daycare losses narrow as it hits £10m turnover mark
Bruce’s Doggy Daycare has revealed that its losses before tax narrowed to £349,481 for the year ended 30 April 2024, down from £847,965 in 2023. Alongside this the company passed the £10m turnover mark, posting revenues of £10.7m in the period, up from £8.6m in 2023, a 24% increase year-on-year.…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryManufacturers
TNC expands in UK with Dog’s Butcher acquisition
Stockholm-headquartered natural pet food manufacturer The Nutriment Company (TNC) has announced its first acquisition of 2025,The Dog’s Butcher, a UK provider of premium raw dog food. This acquisition marks a significant milestone as TNC strengthens its position in the UK raw pet food market even further. The Dog’s Butcher is…
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