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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Jan- 2017 -26 JanuaryLatest News
Post-Brexit farm animal welfare discussed by Ministers
A commons debate about farm animal welfare post-Brexit saw the Government confirm leaving the EU offers an opportunity to improve welfare standards in areas such as slaughter, farm support systems and labelling. During the debate held on Tuesday 24 Jan, the Government made explicit and detailed comments about how they…
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25 JanuaryIndustry News
Small firms fear export decline following Brexit
One third of small firms expect their level of exports to decline following Brexit, according to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses. Following the Prime Minister’s key Brexit speech last week, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) published its initial findings from a six-month research programme on the business…
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23 JanuaryLatest News
BVA responds to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech
The British Veterinary Association has issued a response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech, which outlined her plans for the UK’s exit from the European Union. With Brexit negotiations set to begin after notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is served, the Prime Minister’s speech covered the Government’s negotiating…
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19 JanuaryVeterinary
BVA responds to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech
The British Veterinary Association has issued a response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech earlier this week, which outlined her plans for the UK’s exit from the European Union. With Brexit negotiations set to begin after notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is served, the Prime Minister’s speech covered…
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12 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Over 50,000 back BSL campaign
More than 50,000 people have backed a campaign to end the controversial legislation that bans four types of dog breeds within the UK. In August the RSPCA launched the campaign which calls for the Government to hold a public inquiry into section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA), which uses…
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Dec- 2016 -8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Disputes cost small businesses £11.6 billion
Small firms in England and Wales are being cost at least £11.6 billion each year due to disputes, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). FSB’s latest report, ‘Tied Up: Unravelling the dispute resolution process for small firms’, reveals for the first time the scale of…
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7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
‘Poultry owners must keep birds inside’ due to bird flu concerns
Poultry keepers must now keep chickens, hens, ducks and turkeys housed indoors where practicable, or keep them separate from wild birds, warns the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency. For farmed geese, gamebirds and other captive birds where housing is less practicable, keepers must take…
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Nov- 2016 -29 NovemberCurrent Affairs
PetQuip helps Brits make a splash at international trade shows
The PetQuip trade association has put in a bid for Government cash grants. The money will benefit British firms exhibiting at the Zoomark International pet trade show in Bologna in 2017. The association has also booked a prime stand location for the British pavilion at another major pet trade show,…
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22 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Unemployment falls to lowest level for 11 years
The latest UK jobs figures show the unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level for 11 years. Self-employment has increased by 213,000 since the same time last year, now totalling 15.1 percent of all those in work. The figures show there are 23.24 million people working full-time, an increase…
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16 NovemberCurrent Affairs
MPs’ focus on RSPCA a ‘disappointing distraction’ from animal welfare improvements, says BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a response to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom) report on ‘Animal welfare in England: domestic pets’. The report makes a number of recommendations to improve the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 but also calls for RSPCA to ‘step back’…
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