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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Nov- 2012 -13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
BRC submits six-point plan to Chancellor of the Exchequer
Ahead of next month’s autumn statement, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has submitted a plan to Chancellor George Osborne requesting that changes are made to existing measures in order to strengthen the economy. Concerns have been raised following suggestions that business rates will rise 2.6 per cent in April 2013.…
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Oct- 2012 -3 OctoberCurrent Affairs
UK economy ‘returns to growth’
According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey, the UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter. Based on its quarterly survey of 7,593 UK firms, the BCC estimates the economy to have grown by 0.5 per cent between July and September. Despite the estimate showing economic growth…
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Sep- 2012 -25 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
BRC calls for support following global financial crisis research
Retail sales growth is now averaging half what it was in the years preceding the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Four years on from the bank’s failure, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) is publishing figures that show how much the global financial crisis impacted, and continues to impact on UK retailers.…
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Aug- 2012 -24 AugustIndustry News
Supreme Products chosen for innovative business growth programme
Yorkshire-based show ring and arena products company Supreme Products is celebrating being selected to join a new Government business initiative. GrowthAccelerator is a service provided by some of the country’s leading growth specialists, known for delivering tailored support to businesses. Supreme Products’ Sarah Turnbull said: “We are very keen to…
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24 AugustManufacturers
Supreme Products chosen for innovative business growth programme
Yorkshire-based show ring and arena products company Supreme Products is celebrating being selected to join a new Government business initiative. GrowthAccelerator is a service provided by some of the country’s leading growth specialists, known for delivering tailored support to businesses. Supreme Products’ Sarah Turnbull said: “We are very keen to…
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Jul- 2012 -24 JulyIndustry News
Burns Pet Nutrition wins conservation award
Burns Pet Nutrition has won the RSPB Telegraph Nature of Farming Award for Wales 2012. The annual competition recognises the positive work of farmers who use sympathetic farming methods to create wildlife habitat. John and Tegwen Burns purchased the land that makes up Penlan Farm six years ago to produce…
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24 JulyManufacturers
Burns Pet Nutrition wins conservation award
Burns Pet Nutrition has won the RSPB Telegraph Nature of Farming Award for Wales 2012. The annual competition recognises the positive work of farmers who use sympathetic farming methods to create wildlife habitat. John and Tegwen Burns purchased the land that makes up Penlan Farm six years ago to produce…
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18 JulyIndustry News
Rain-hit retailers to thank for inflation fall
The price-cutting by retailers has caused the Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) to fall to its lowest level for two and a half years. Government figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) put CPI at 2.4 per cent, which is down from 2.8 per cent in May. The largest downward…
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18 JulyCurrent Affairs
Rain-hit retailers to thank for inflation fall
The price-cutting by retailers has caused the Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) to fall to its lowest level for two and a half years. Government figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) put CPI at 2.4 per cent, which is down from 2.8 per cent in May. The largest downward…
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5 JulyIndustry News
BVA call for action on dog welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh Government to take action on dog welfare, slaughter and TB at the BVA’s annual dinner in Cardiff City Hall. At the dinner, which was attended by parliamentarians, representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and senior members of the veterinary…
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