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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Jan- 2020 -6 JanuaryGovernment & Legislation
Government to revise pet bans for tenants
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has announced an overhaul of model tenancy contracts in a bid to “make it easier for responsible tenants to have well behaved pets in their homes”. Only 7% of landlords currently advertise homes as suitable for pets, leaving many renters struggling to find homes, says the…
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2 JanuaryCharities
Battersea CEO awarded CBE in 2020 New Year’s Honours List
Chief executive officer of Battersea, Claire Horton, has been awarded a CBE in recognition of her services to animal welfare in the 2020 New Year Honours List. She joined Battersea as Chief Executive in March 2010, bringing with her a wealth of operational and strategic leadership experience from the commercial…
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Dec- 2019 -3 DecemberEconomy
Outstanding business rates challenges increase by 35%
The number of businesses waiting for challenges over soaring business rates to be resolved has jumped by more than a third in just three months, according to new figures issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The figures revealed the number of outstanding challenges has increased by 35% fuelling concerns…
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Nov- 2019 -6 NovemberGovernment & Legislation
Delays to ‘important’ welfare legislation putting animals at risk, warns Battersea
Animal charity Battersea is warning that “disappointing” delays to important welfare legislation are putting animals at risk. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill, which would increase maximum sentences for the worst acts of animal cruelty from the current penalty of six months to five years, has now fallen in Westminster for…
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Sep- 2019 -17 SeptemberCharities
Forthglade partners with National Trust to promote healthier dogs
Pet food manufacturer Forthglade has partnered with the National Trust to support its ‘Dogs Welcome’ project. The ‘Dogs Welcome’ project will help canine companions and their owners enjoy the places cared for by the National Trust, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The three year partnership will put developments in…
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Aug- 2019 -19 AugustVeterinary
CVS to launch an advanced clinical services network
Veterinary services provider CVS is set to develop a network of peripatetic advanced practitioners, with an aim to improve its service offerings. CVS has appointed Ben Walton to the role of director of the advanced clinical services network (ACSN). Walton is an RCVS Specialist in Orthopaedics at Chestergates Veterinary Specialists,…
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15 AugustFeatures
Going wild
Summer is well and truly here! During July, flower borders are usually a riot of colour attractive both to us and to bees, butterflies and other flying insects. One special visitor your clients can look out for is the Hummingbird hawk moth. A day-flying moth, it loves bright sunlight, and…
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Jul- 2019 -31 JulyGovernment & Legislation
Trade associations call for review of UK animal activities licensing
An investigation into the new Animal Activities Licensing system in England has revealed it has “done little to improve animal welfare” but is tying up businesses in “unnecessary” red tape, according to two trade associations. OATA and REPTA, who issued a Freedom of Information request to more than 300 English…
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18 JulyRetailers
Petplan teams up with TiksPac to fight dog fouling
Petplan, the pet insurance company, has partnered with TiksPac to help local communities reduce dog fouling. The deal with the international waste specialists and several local authorities, will lead to the installation of 100 dog waste bag dispenser stations across the south east of England. The stations, which feature Petplan…
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Jun- 2019 -26 JuneCurrent Affairs
Gove delivers new bill to give animal abusers tougher sentences
Environment secretary Michael Gove has announced a new bill to enable tougher prison sentences for the worst animal abusers and introduced it to Parliament yesterday (Tuesday 25 June). The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill means that animal abusers could face up to five years in prison, a significant increase from the…
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