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- 2021 -22 FebruaryGovernment & 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 maximum prison sentence rise from six months to five years. Currently, the Welsh government has laid a legislative consent memorandum (LCM) which would allow provisions in the Animal Welfare (Sentencing)…
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17 FebruaryGovernment & 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 the government’s shift in policy and breaking away from previous licencing laws in England. The regulations, which are due to come into play from September, outline that breeders in Scotland…
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16 FebruaryCoronavirus
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 lockdown for the sector, with Andrew Goodacre CEO of the group stating that “retail continues to be and always has been a safe place”. The plea comes one week ahead…
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16 FebruaryGovernment & 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 to prevent further crimes from happening. The dog health and welfare organisation has long pushed for amends to the Animal Welfare Act to make pet theft a specific offence. Dr.…
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11 FebruaryCurrent 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 and plants, into the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. In a letter penned by the chief executive of the OATA Dominic Whitmee he stated that businesses throughout…
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5 FebruaryIndustry News
Kennel Club welcomes government’s Brexit support for pets
The Kennel Club has welcomed the government’s commitment to addressing Brexit pet travel issues, supporting Westminster’s latest and pressing call to lift the barriers between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Kennel Club expressed its praise over the action taken by Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove in writing to the…
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5 FebruaryRetailers
BRC urges PM to grant ‘greater protection’ to retail workers
Over 65 CEOs have written to the PM calling for “greater protection for shopworkers in England and Wales”, after research conducted by The British Retail Consortium (BRC) found that 100% of essential retail workers have seen an increase in verbal abuse. Whilst conducting the research it was also discovered that…
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4 FebruaryCharities
RSPCA Cymru relieved Animal Welfare Bill passes committee stage
RSPCA Cymru has expressed its relief that the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has passed its committee stage. The charity has been calling for tougher sentencing for the worst animal abusers for years – and hopes that MPs from across the parties will come together to pass the Bill for the…
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1 FebruaryGovernment & Legislation
Government scraps Tenancy Agreement banning pets
The government has announced it will be scrapping a new Tenancy Agreement which would have allowed landlords to enforce a “blanket ban” on pets. Under the new agreement, consent for pets will be the default position and landlords will have to object in writing within 28 days of a written…
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Jan- 2021 -20 JanuaryTrade Organisations
Usdaw welcomes success of The Protection of Workers Bill
Usdaw has announced that the Protection of Workers Bill was successfully steered through the Scottish Parliament by MSP Daniel Johnson. Stewart Forrest, Scottish divisional officer for Usdaw, said the trade union was grateful for the support of MSPs and congratulated Daniel Johnson MSP on securing “ground-breaking” legislation which protects shop…
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