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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Mar- 2022 -18 MarchFeatures
13 Spring Statement predictions
With both the global and UK economies coming under pressure from the rising cost of living crisis, which has only been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, all eyes will be on the chancellor when he makes his Spring Statement speech on 23 March 2022. Here, Christy Wilson, tax associate…
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17 MarchEconomy
BoE raises interest rates to 0.75%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates back to the pre-pandemic level of 0.75% as it tries to mitigate the effect of the rising costs of living and the impact that the conflict in Ukraine is having on the global economy. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted with a…
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Feb- 2022 -17 FebruaryIndustry News
New Scottish Veterinary Service unveiled
Field animal health and welfare functions currently delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Scotland are to be replaced by a new Scottish Veterinary Service (SVS). Speaking at the NFUS AGM, the Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon gave the green light to the new service, which will be…
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3 FebruaryEconomy
BoE raises interest rates to 0.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the second time in three months to 0.5%, up from 0.25% previously. The BoE Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) confirmed it voted by a majority of 5-4 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 0.5%. Interestingly, it revealed those…
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3 FebruaryEconomy
Energy price cap to rise 54% from April
Retail bosses are braced for a spending squeeze after it was revealed the energy price cap is set to increase by 54% from 1 April amid a “record” increase in global gas prices, in a move that is set to affect approximately 22 million customers. Energy regulator Ofgem announced that…
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Jan- 2022 -28 JanuaryCharities
RSPCA to make UK ‘global leader’ for animal welfare
After a successful first year of its new strategy, the RSPCA has announced its upcoming plans to make the UK a global leader for animal welfare. It revealed the new strategy saw “many successes” such as tougher sentencing for animal abusers, increasing supporter numbers and the introduction of flexible working…
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20 JanuaryLatest News
Jollyes sets sights on expansion as sales surge
Jollyes has announced “ambitious” growth plans after seeing sales surge to a “record high” £42m in the half year to 30 November. It revealed the retailer plans to open 20 new stores in the next 12 months, including new Scottish stores in Edinburgh, Glenrothes and Stirling, a new Welsh store…
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5 JanuaryCoronavirus
Daily testing for 100,000 key workers to be introduced
Up to 100,000 key workers in England will be required to take daily Covid tests from 10 January in a bid to curb the spread of the virus, the prime minister announced last night (4 January). The PM said the daily testing will target key industries, including food processing, transport…
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Dec- 2021 -23 DecemberCharities
RSPCA fears animal neglect will rise this Christmas
87% of it’s frontline rescuers fear neglect of pets will rise this festive season, according to the RSPCA’s survey results. Rescuers fear that the rise in pet ownership during the pandemic and pets bought on impulse will result in more animals being neglected this year. Some 84% are also concerned…
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13 DecemberBusiness
Animal Trust launches £2m crowdfunding campaign
Animal Trust has announced it is looking to raise £2m of investment crowdfunding to help expand its services in England and Wales. The group, which is set up as a community interest company, has launched its new bond offer on the Triodos Crowdfunding platform. Animal Trust said its mission is…
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