Government
Government policy plays a critical role in shaping the regulatory and commercial environment for the UK pet industry. Under this tag, Pet Gazette covers legislation, consultations, and regulatory updates affecting pet retailers, wholesalers, and distributors — from pet food labelling and animal welfare standards to licensing rules, trade regulations, and business rates. We also report on government-backed initiatives, support schemes, and local authority actions that influence retail operations or supply chain logistics. This tag keeps industry professionals informed about political and regulatory developments with direct implications for commercial petcare businesses.
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Sep- 2025 -18 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Pet Industry Federation calls for consistency in animal licensing data
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has published an analysis of animal licensing returns from local authorities in England, highlighting growth in home boarding and dog daycare alongside a decline in kennels, catteries and pet sales businesses. The report, covering 2023 to 2025, found that licence fees increased by an average…
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18 SeptemberEconomy
BoE holds interest rates at 4%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 4% amid concerns around the recent rise in inflation. At a meeting this week, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain the rate, as two members voted to reduce it by…
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17 SeptemberManufacturers
Non-Stop Dogwear wins $4m deal to supply gear to Norwegian forces
The Norwegian Armed Forces has awarded Non-Stop Dogwear a $4m (£3.2m) contract to supply equipment for its K-9 division over the next four years. The deal will be delivered through the company’s Non-Stop professional division, which develops products for military, police, and search and rescue services. It includes the supply…
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Aug- 2025 -12 AugustRegulation
The Kennel Club urges Holyrood to deliver shock collar ban
The Kennel Club has expressed serious concern over delays from the Scottish Government in taking action towards banning electric shock collars. As part of the review of the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020, the Scottish Government committed to undertaking a public consultation regarding the use…
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Jul- 2025 -22 JulyBusiness
Animal Focused Alliance secures Primary Authority partnership for Wales
The Animal Focused Alliance, a pet industry body, has formed a Primary Authority partnership with Monmouthshire County Council to improve regulatory consistency for pet businesses in Wales. The government-backed scheme allows organisations to receive expert advice from a designated local authority – in this case, Monmouthshire – on how to…
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Feb- 2025 -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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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberEconomy
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 of the budget affected decision making, according to the latest figures from the Office For National Statistics. The ONS found that UK GDP increased by 0.1% in Quarter 3 (July…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustEconomy
Retail sales jump 0.5% in July
UK Total retail sales increased by 0.5% year on year in July, against a growth of 1.5% in July 2023, amid improved performance from clothing as shoppers enjoyed the summer weather, according to the latest figures from the KPMG-BRC retail sales monitor. This was above the three-month average growth of…
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Jul- 2024 -17 JulyGovernment & Legislation
Starmer vows to ‘make work pay’ in King’s Speech
The new Labour government has outlined its main goals for the new parliament as part of the King’s Speech today (17 July) with a central focus of “ improving living standards for working people through economic growth”. Key points outlined in the speech, read by the King but written by…
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May- 2024 -24 MayEconomy
Retail sales slump 2.3% in April amid wet weather
Retail sales fell by 2.3% in volume over April, following a fall of 0.2% in March, as the retail sector was hampered by ongoing wet weather over the period. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), sales volumes were down across most sectors, with non-food stores particularly “doing badly”…
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