Government

Mar- 2021 -

8 March

Footfall drops to 73.5% in February

The UK witnessed the second-largest drop in retail footfall since May 2020 last month, with figures falling 73.5%. According to…

5 March

Trade Organisations

Bira urges Sunak to extend business rates relief for full year

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is appealing to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend the 100% business rates relief in…

Feb- 2021 -

25 February

Government & Legislation

CTSI warns of unofficial pet microchipping registration website

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a warning regarding a website advertised on Google that offers pet microchip…

22 February

Government & Legislation

RSPCA urges government to pass Animal Welfare Bill

The RSPCA is urging government parties in both England and Wales to pass a bill that will see animal abusers…

17 February

Government & Legislation

Kennel Club praises change to Scottish breeding regulations

Kennel Club has praised the Scottish government for removing business tests from Scottish breeding regulations. The pet welfare organisation welcomed…

16 February

Coronavirus

BIRA calls on government for ‘clear exit plan’ out of lockdown

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) is calling for the UK government to make a clear exit plan out of…

16 February

Government & Legislation

Kennel Club welcomes stricter penalties on pet theft

Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement by home secretary Priti Patel that stricter penalties for pet theft will be introduced…

11 February

Current Affairs

OATA urges government to resolve animal importation issues

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has urged the government to resolve problems surrounding the importation of livestock animal by-products…

5 February

Industry News