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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May- 2017 -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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Apr- 2017 -21 AprilCurrent Affairs
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 pledge their support for the independent retailer. In a statement released by the organisation, bira said: “It was a comfort to the sector when the Department for Communities and Local Government…
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19 AprilIndustry News
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 Businesses (FSB) Small Business Index (SBI). Despite a rise in business costs there has been a strong recovery pushed forward due to increased international trade. A net balance of 15.6…
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3 AprilIndustry News
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 at how to respond to proposed changes to licensing in England. Pet Industry Federation, the Reptile & Exotic Pet Trade Association and the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association want pet shops…
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Mar- 2017 -15 MarchCurrent Affairs
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 ‘disaster’ for small high street pet stores. Referring to the announcement last week by the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, that business rates would not be reduced for small businesses, Steve Fowler,…
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9 MarchEconomy
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 risks that are posed by Brexit. It also aims to maximise opportunities it offers. The Principles were formally adopted by RCVS Council at its meeting on 2 March 2017, and…
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8 MarchCurrent Affairs
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 for local councils. The announcement was made by chancellor Philip Hammond at today’s Spring Budget, in which he said business rates raise £25bn each year – all of which, by…
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