Northern Ireland
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Northern Ireland, serving professionals across the region’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail management to supply chain operations, our Northern Ireland coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Nov- 2017 -6 NovemberCurrent Affairs
One in five workplaces allow pets in the office
According to new research, one-fifth of British workplaces now allow employees to bring pets into the office, yet a similar proportion (22 percent) of workers have complained about the furry companions. The survey by online job board, CV-Library, found that when it comes to the personal effect of animals in the…
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Oct- 2017 -30 OctoberIndustry News
RCVS and BVA join forces to deal with the impact of Brexit
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on a project to assess the challenges and opportunities posed by EU exit, with the aim to develop a flexible and skilled workforce which…
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12 OctoberFeatures
Do people who commit animal cruelty offences deserve harsher punishment?
In the last few weeks the maximum sentence given to those who commit animal cruelty has been changed from six months with an unlimited fine amount to five years within England. The Scottish Government also recently announced that it is introducing a Bill to increase the maximum prison sentence for…
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4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Charity asks government for further animal cruelty measures
The Dogs Trust has commended the government’s intentions on cracking down on animal cruelty offences. The government recently committed to increasing the maximum sentence from six months to five years, in line with Northern Ireland. In a statement the charity said: “The government’s move to increase the sentencing for animal…
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2 OctoberCurrent Affairs
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 Republic. The maximum sentence will now stand as five years. Courts can also issue an unlimited fine and ban offenders from keeping animals in future. The new legislation will only be…
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Sep- 2017 -12 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
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 million small businesses and their vast contribution to both regional and national economies. With 12 different award categories to enter, a series of 12 area award ceremonies will be held…
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6 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
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 a year. Hamsters are the nation’s most affordable pet to keep, at just £62.84 a month. Dog owners can expect to spend more than £10,000 on their pooch in a…
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May- 2017 -15 MayCurrent Affairs
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 legal to shorten a puppy’s tail. The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee wants to hear from the public on whether or not Scotland should lift the current ban…
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Apr- 2017 -26 AprilCurrent Affairs
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 per can price point. The company aims to make the natural pet food more accessible to pet owners. Naturo Pet Foods is a Northern Ireland-based company. Its three grain and gluten…
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19 AprilCurrent Affairs
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 Consortium (BRC). The new figures are well above the three-month average of -0.2 percent. However, the new numbers are partly credited to a calendar distortion; March 2016 included Easter Sunday,…
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