Northern Ireland

Animal cruelty sentences increase to five years in prison

New government plans will bring England’s maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty in line with Northern Ireland and the Irish…

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FSB Small Business Awards open for entries

The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018 are now open for entries. The awards will celebrate the best of the UK’s 5.5…

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Brits spend more on pets than partners

Pet owners will spend £683.98 on their furry friends in a year, which is £47.16 more than they spend on treating their significant other in…

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Scotland examines ban on shortening puppy tails

Holyrood Committee has launched a call for evidence. The Committee is asking members of the public whether should it be…

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Naturo launches canned food for dogs

Naturo Pet Foods has introduced a new range of 100 percent natural canned foods for dogs, at a competitive £1…

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Spring brings a rise in shopper footfall

Footfall in March grew 1.3 percent on the previous year, the fastest growth since March 2014, reported the British Retail…

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US pet food company partners with Tesco

US chilled pet food brand Freshpet is working in partnership with Tesco. Freshpet’s range of fresh, natural, less-processed pet food will…

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RSPCA to keep powers of prosecution

Private prosecutions will continue to be made by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a new report reveals. MPs…

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DAERA vet elected new president for BVA Northern Ireland Branch

The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Jean Wales as its new president at its…

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BVA responds to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech

The British Veterinary Association has issued a response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech, which outlined her plans for the…

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