Government

Covid-19 confirmed in pet cat in the UK

The UK’s chief veterinary officer has confirmed that the virus responsible for Covid-19 has been detected in a pet cat…

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All you need to know about pet travel in the UK and EU after Brexit

Travelling with pets from one country to another always seems to be a hectic and tedious process. And if you’re…

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Bira urges PM to ‘give us back our high streets’

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intervene and “give us back our…

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Bira backs plans for tougher shoplifting penalties

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed government plans to take a tougher stance on shoplifting. Home Secretary Priti…

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How to avoid needing to see vet for your pet during the lockdown

As the UK continues to battle with the Covid-19 pandemic, is particularly important to avoid pets needing to see a…

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Footfall decline eases amid ‘sluggish’ recovery

Footfall across the UK rose by 19% in June against the month prior, but was still down by 62.6% year-on-year,…

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PIF urges government for clarity on VAT reductions

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has called on the government to include commercial kennels and catteries in the tourism businesses…

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Coronavirus Diary: First Vet

How the pandemic changed has my day to day experience of working with pets? I work for FirstVet, a video-based…

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Government to crack down on violence against shopworkers

The government has vowed to crack down on violence and abuse against shopworkers. In a statement, yesterday the Home Office…

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Usdaw urges chancellor to announce retail recovery plan

Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the chancellor to announce in Wednesday’s (8 June) economic statement an “urgent recovery…

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