Government

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…

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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…

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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…

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Bira asks political parties to support independent retailers

With the UK’s General Election set for June 8, the British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has asked all parties to…

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Small business confidence continues to rise

UK small business confidence is at its highest level in over a year, according to the latest Federation of Small…

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Help over licensing response needed

The three pet trade associations are asking for help on where pet shops source their animals from, as they look…

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Budget a ‘disaster’ for pet stores, says new PIF Chair

The newly appointed chair of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has spoken out against the recent budget, calling it a…

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Framework for Brexit challenges published

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its three ‘Brexit Principles’ in order to create a framework for…

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Government unveils £300m business rate relief fund

[author title=”Tom Davis” image=”http://”][/author]The government has helped soften the blow of April’s business rate revaluation with a £300m relief fund…

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New avian flu measures announced

New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed by the Government chief vet. A more targeted approach will be…

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