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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Aug- 2013 -21 AugustTrade Organisations
Prevention is better than punishment says UK vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for preventive action to deal with the problem of out of control dogs, as the Government announces a consultation on increasing penalties for irresponsible dog owners who allow their dogs to attack members of the public. The BVA has worked alongside…
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May- 2013 -23 MayCurrent Affairs
One step closer to cat-friendly law
The Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recommended that Defra extends the law on dangerous dogs to cover dog attacks that injure a protected animal and this could include cats. Cats Protection welcomes this recommendation and is pleased that the issue was raised in the House of Commons debate.…
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Mar- 2013 -19 MarchCurrent Affairs
Retailers beat green targets
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a progress report that reveals retailers have surpassed a range of targets set to reduce their environmental impact. Titled ‘A Better Retailing Climate’, the progress report shows that retailers went above and beyond their commitments to reduce their waste, energy and water usage…
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Feb- 2013 -28 FebruaryEvents
BVA president outlines value of vets at annual dinner
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Peter Jones used his annual London dinner speech to call on the Government, parliamentarians and other stakeholders to see the value in vets. During the speech, Jones addressed issues such as the horsemeat scandal, the BVA’s call for clearer welfare labelling measures; dog welfare; and…
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19 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Retail business running costs up £20bn since 2006
A British Retail Consortium (BRC) commissioned study by Oxford Economics has revealed that retailers’ operating costs have increased by a fifth since 2006. BRC’s new pre-budget research has seen the association call on the Chancellor, George Osborne, to maintain retailers’ contribution to the country by reducing business costs and re-building…
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18 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
MPs brand dog attack plans “woefully inadequate”
Government plans to protect the public from dog attacks have been labelled as “woefully inadequate” by a group of MPs. Despite the introduction of compulsory microchipping for all dogs in England, some MPs remarked in a report that the government wasn’t giving “sufficient priority” to dog control. It is estimated…
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11 FebruaryTrade Organisations
PCTA offers alternative route to microchipping legislation
The Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) has welcomed the Government’s plans to introduce compulsory microchipping for all dogs and proffered an alternative route for organisations. “Whilst microchipping is a positive move in principle, the PCTA would like some reassurances, particularly over how enforceable and robust these measures will be,” remarked…
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6 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Compulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England
It has been confirmed that microchipping will become a compulsory measure for all dogs in England. DEFRA has announced that, as of 6 April 2016, all dogs will be required to have a microchip, in a move hailed by veterinary associations across the country. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and…
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Jan- 2013 -24 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Data shows rise in retail employment despite record decline in shop numbers
Retail employment was shown to have risen by 0.6 per cent in the BRC-Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor (REM) for the fourth quarter of 2012. Despite the number of retail outlets falling by 3.6 per cent during the quarter, the fastest rate since the REM began in October 2008, retail…
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2 JanuaryRetailers
BRC and retailers ask MPs to step-in to help ailing high streets
In the wake of the news that town centre shop vacancy rates have reached an all-time high of 11.3 per cent, retailers have joined with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to get MPs behind their plans. The BRC is now asking MPs to prioritise reinvigorating their local high streets, which,…
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