Government
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Jul- 2018 -5 JulyCharities
Government accused of ‘inaccurate information’ over dangerous dogs
Animal welfare charity Blue Cross says it has been left “astounded” after it claims the government presented “inaccurate information” at…
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3 JulyGovernment & Legislation
Government refuses to reclassify pet theft law
The government has decided not to create a new law making pet theft a crime in its own right, following…
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May- 2018 -18 MayFunny
Village residents’ cat ‘eradication’ petition rejected by parliament
Residents of the village of Sawtry started a petition to “criminalise cat ownership in Sawtry” led by a local ailurophobe.…
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4 MayScience
BVA urges government to modernise disease surveillance
Leading vets have urged the government to work “collaboratively” with them to bring current disease surveillance networks up to date.…
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Apr- 2018 -13 AprilCurrent Affairs
Low-skilled jobs rebadged as apprenticeships by firms, says report
Employers are relabelling low-quality, low skilled and and often low-wage roles as ‘apprenticeships’, according to a new report. As part…
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Mar- 2018 -19 MarchFeatures
Stepping into spring with pond sales
With spring just around the corner, now is the time for retailers to think about promoting their pond products. Consumer…
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12 MarchCharities
Charity welcomes consultation on electric shock collars
Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has welcomed the Westminster Government’s consultation around the use of electric shock…
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Feb- 2018 -26 FebruaryBusiness
90% of small firms not prepared for new data regulation
Over a third of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations…
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20 FebruaryCharities
Dogs Trust calls on government to ban electric collars in new campaign
Canine charity Dogs Trust has launched its #ShockinglyLegal campaign to help urge the government to ban the sale of electronic…
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14 FebruaryIndustry News
Vets ‘delighted to see animal welfare high on the political agenda’
The British Veterinary Association has welcomed Labour’s draft policy document: ‘Animal Welfare For The Many, Not The Few’. The document, published…
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