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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Feb- 2016 -26 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
RSPCA welcomes European Parliament resolution to halt illegal cat and dog trade
The European Parliament (EP) is calling on the European Commission to take action to try to stop the illegal trafficking of dogs and cats. The RSPCA has welcomed the resolution; the issue has become a major concern for the charity, and other animal welfare organisations, since the Pet Travel Scheme…
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4 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
BVA and BSAVA call for ban on electric pulse collars
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have demanded a complete ban on electric pulse training collars. The announcement comes in response to the Scottish Government’s current consultation (Nov 6 2015 -Jan 29 2016) on the use of electronic aversive training aids. BVA and…
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Dec- 2015 -2 DecemberManufacturers
Forthglade will partner with Guide Dogs for 2016
Natural pet food company, Forthglade, has named its leading charity for 2016. The Devon-based business will partner with Guide Dogs and aims to launch a ‘Name a Puppy’ campaign commencing in January. Forthglade will raise funds for the charity by adding a Just Giving page to its website and aims…
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Nov- 2015 -4 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Born Free and Blue Cross call for review of online exotic pet trade
A new report released by The Born Free Foundation and Blue Cross has shown the huge scale of potentially dangerous and unsuitable animals widely available to purchase online furthering a call for a Government review of the exotic pet trade. The One Click Away report*, found that at any one…
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Jul- 2015 -10 JulyEditorial
Introducing the new National Living Wage
On July 8, the Government unveiled the first purely Conservative Budget for 19 years. Chancellor George Osborne’s “new contract” for the country introduced a National Living Wage for all working people over the age of 25. Minimum wage will reach £7.20 per hour next April, rising to £9 by 2020.…
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Feb- 2015 -25 FebruaryEditorial
ARE ALL DOGS READY FOR MICROCHIPPING?
Compulsory microchipping for dogs in England is only a year away. New regulations come into effect from April 6th 2016. From that point onwards, all dogs must be chipped by the time they are eight weeks old. Owners will also be required to register their pet with an approved database.…
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20 FebruaryEditorial
EXOTIC PETS UNDER REVIEW
Is the exotic pet trade facing a change? Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, has committed to a review of the trade and importations of exotic animals for the pet industry in Scotland. The Scottish Government has announced that Mr Lochhead plans to explore the effects…
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Oct- 2014 -3 OctoberIndustry News
Verm-X Boost for Hedgehog Helpline Charity
Hedgehog Helpline, a charity dedicated to caring for sick, weak, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, so that they can be returned to the wild, is now using Verm-X as an important part of the rehabilitation process for its prickly residents. Following a successful trial, centre manager Lisa Wall, explains: ‘We really…
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Apr- 2014 -7 AprilRetailers
BRC welcomes European Parliament vote on card payment fees
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed a vote by MEPs for an overhaul of the European payments market, which could include introducing a cap on bank fees charged to retailers for card payments. It is thought that the caps could be set at 0.2 per cent and 0.3 per…
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Mar- 2014 -12 MarchTrade Organisations
Clarissa Baldwin OBE to retire as Dogs Trust CEO after 40 years
After 40 years at Dogs Trust, chief executive Clarissa Baldwin OBE has announced she will be retiring from her role at the end of October 2014. During her tenure Clarissa developed and launched the charity’s iconic and instantly recognisable slogan ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ which has…
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