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 -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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11 JanuaryRetailers
Small retailers could fold without help, FSB warns
Small retailers are among the 250,000 UK small businesses set to fold without further help, a new report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals. According to data published in its Small Business Index (SBI), a “record number” of small business owners are planning to close their companies over…
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Dec- 2020 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Government outlines post-Brexit pet travel rules
Pet owners have been asked to check the latest government advice about travelling between the UK and EU with their pets after 1 January 2021. The government said it has worked alongside the European Commission to ensure that pet travel can continue between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the EU…
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9 DecemberCharities
Third of people willing to ignore puppy smuggling, study warns
Almost a third of puppy purchasers would be willing to “turn a blind eye” to the smuggling trade to get the dog they want, a report by Dogs Trust has found. According to consumer research conducted by the charity 30% of people have admitted that they would be willing to…
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9 DecemberFeatures
Pet food, animal welfare, and the Agriculture Bill
In 2018, PFMA launched its Pet Food Vision. The vision was developed following the EU referendum when as representatives of the UK pet food industry we considered where we wanted to be as a global player following the UK’s exit from the EU. The PFMA Pet Food Vision focused on…
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Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberCoronavirus
New Tier system announced
The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in Tier 1 allowed to revert back to the ‘rule of six’. Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…
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9 NovemberCoronavirus
PIF issues guidance on pet grooming and welfare
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has stated that it believes professional pet grooming is “essential” for a pet’s health and welfare, providing many health benefits which may “not be immediately obvious”. It comes as the Government website has been updated to include a reference to pet grooming during the second…
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