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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Jun- 2017 -14 JuneCurrent Affairs
BVA disappointed at MSP’s support for reversing tail docking ban
The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee (ECCLR) voted on June 13 in favour of a motion to amend tail docking legislation in order to permit the docking of tails by up to a third in spaniels and hunt point retrievers. The amendment will now be taken to a…
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14 JuneCurrent Affairs
RCVS calls on Prime Minister to consider vets
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has called on the Prime Minister to prioritise giving greater certainty to EU nationals working in the UK in the forthcoming Brexit negotiations. This follows the publication of an RCVS report looking at the impact of last year’s referendum vote on European veterinary…
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13 JuneCurrent Affairs
Small firms ‘squeezed’ by inflationary pressure, says FSB
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remains above the Government’s 2 percent target. The CPI is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services. Its 12-month rate rose to 2.9 percent in May 2017, up from 2.7 percent in April, reported the Office for…
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13 JuneIndustry News
NOAH comments on General Election result
Following the General Election result, NOAH, representing the UK animal medicines industry, has announced that it looks forward to working with the next government to help secure the UK’s future as a global centre of excellence for animal medicines. NOAH Chief Executive Dawn Howard said: “We will continue to highlight…
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2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Cat charity calls for mandatory microchipping
Animal welfare charity, Cats Protection, has called for the mandatory microchipping of cats after figures show that two in three stray felines are never reunited with their owners. Around 7,000 strays had to be found new homes last year via Cats Protection because they had no form of identification. The charity…
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May- 2017 -31 MayCurrent Affairs
UK needs to continue to be ‘a global centre of excellence for animal medicines’
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the General Election on 8 June, stating the important role of animal medicines. With Brexit in the spotlight, the manifesto highlights what is needed for the UK to secure a future as a ‘global centre…
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26 MayLatest News
Major parties commit to BVA’s manifesto recommendations
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is celebrating its lobbying success. More than half of BVA’s own manifesto recommendations, centring on animal health and welfare, have been written into the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat priorities for the next Parliament. Following the announcement of the snap General Election, BVA produced a 20-point…
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24 MayCurrent Affairs
Major parties commit to BVA’s manifesto recommendations
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is celebrating its lobbying success. More than half of BVA’s own manifesto recommendations, centring on animal health and welfare, have been written into the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat priorities for the next Parliament. Following the announcement of the snap General Election, BVA produced a 20-point…
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15 MayCurrent Affairs
Scotland examines ban on shortening puppy tails
Holyrood Committee has launched a call for evidence. The Committee is asking members of the public whether should it be legal to shorten a puppy’s tail. The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee wants to hear from the public on whether or not Scotland should lift the current ban…
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11 MayCurrent Affairs
Scotland introduces new animal welfare measures
The Scottish Government has announced a package of measures including introducing a ban on wild animals in travelling circuses and legislation to permit tail shortening for spaniels and hunt point retrievers intended for use as working dogs. Responding, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch President Grace Webster said: “We…
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