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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.

  • Jul- 2022 -
    11 July
    Industry News80% support animal welfare being protected by law, survey finds

    80% support animal welfare being protected by law, survey finds

    Eight out of ten people in England support animal welfare being protected by law, according to a new YouGov survey of over 4,000 UK adults. It comes as the RSPCA has teamed up with the Scottish SPCA to launch a landmark new Animal Kindness Index, emphasising the importance of further…

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  • Mar- 2022 -
    24 March
    Industry NewsRetail responds to ‘underwhelming’ Spring Statement

    Retail responds to ‘underwhelming’ Spring Statement

    Both Bira and CBI have expressed disappointment in the chancellor’s Spring Statement, with Bira having declared it is “underwhelmed with the offerings for independent businesses”. In his speech yesterday, Rishi Sunak outlined a series of measures to help combat the rising cost of living in his latest spring statement, including…

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  • 22 March
    Government & LegislationGovernment unveils new reforms to pet microchipping regulations

    Government unveils new reforms to pet microchipping regulations

    The Government has unveiled its new reforms to pet microchipping regulations in England. It revealed the proposals will make it easier to reunite lost or stolen cats and dogs with their owners. Improvements include faster access for approved users and regular reminders for keeping records updated which will help improve…

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  • 21 March
    Industry NewsGovernment announces fast-track pet licence for Ukrainian refugees

    Government announces fast-track pet licence for Ukrainian refugees

    The Government has announced it has put in place new emergency support for those fleeing Ukraine with their pets, allowing people fleeing Ukraine to bring their pets to the UK with any quarantine costs met by the Government. The Animal and Plant Health Agency is providing quick licence approvals and…

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  • 18 March
    Features13 Spring Statement predictions

    13 Spring Statement predictions

    With both the global and UK economies coming under pressure from the rising cost of living crisis, which has only been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, all eyes will be on the chancellor when he makes his Spring Statement speech on 23 March 2022. Here, Christy Wilson, tax associate…

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  • 17 March
    Current AffairsRSPCA donates £20k to help animals in Ukraine

    RSPCA donates £20k to help animals in Ukraine

    The RSPCA has pledged £20k to international animal charity Four Paws’ appeal for donations to help animals in Ukraine. Contributions to international charity will be channelled towards local Ukrainian organisations which are working hard on the ground in the country to care for animals – from dogs who have been…

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  • 17 March
    EconomyBoE raises interest rates to 0.75%

    BoE raises interest rates to 0.75%

    The Bank of England has raised interest rates back to the pre-pandemic level of 0.75% as it tries to mitigate the effect of the rising costs of living and the impact that the conflict in Ukraine is having on the global economy.  The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted with a…

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  • 17 March
    FeaturesAnimal welfare technology in the pet industry

    Animal welfare technology in the pet industry

    “Demand for pets has soared. Enquiries increased by more than 253% during lockdown and over 20,000 people contacted pet charity Wood Green about getting a new pet – more than half of which were for dogs,” says Linda Cantle, director of pet and owner support services at Wood Green. The…

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  • Feb- 2022 -
    17 February
    Industry NewsNew Scottish Veterinary Service unveiled

    New Scottish Veterinary Service unveiled

    Field animal health and welfare functions currently delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Scotland are to be replaced by a new Scottish Veterinary Service (SVS). Speaking at the NFUS AGM, the Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon gave the green light to the new service, which will be…

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  • 3 February
    EconomyBoE raises interest rates to 0.5%

    BoE raises interest rates to 0.5%

    The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the second time in three months to 0.5%, up from 0.25% previously. The BoE Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) confirmed it voted by a majority of 5-4 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 0.5%. Interestingly, it revealed those…

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