Real Living Wage

Tails.com secures B-Corp certification

Tails.com, the tailored dog food service in the UK and Netherlands, has announced that it has become a certified B Corporation following an assessment by B Lab. B Lab is a non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. Certified B Corporations are independently…

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Animal Trust launches £2m crowdfunding campaign

Animal Trust has announced it is looking to raise £2m of investment crowdfunding to help expand its services in England and Wales. The group, which is set up as a community interest company, has launched its new bond offer on the Triodos Crowdfunding platform.  Animal Trust said its mission is…

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Totton pet store accredited with Good Business Charter

A pet food and accessories retailer in Totton has become the first of its kind to be nationally accredited with the ‘Good Business Charter’ in recognition of its responsible and ethical trading practices. Healthy Pet Store on Salisbury Road was awarded the Good Business Charter after showcasing its “positive relationships…

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Usdaw warns business rates increase could risk more jobs

Retail trade union Usdaw has expressed “major concerns” over reports that the government is considering increasing business rates for premises with a rateable value over £51,000. The news comes as reports suggest Rishi Sunak is considering increasing business rates in an effort to boost the UK economy. Instead, Usdaw is…

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Usdaw urges chancellor to announce retail recovery plan

Retail trade union Usdaw is calling on the chancellor to announce in Wednesday’s (8 June) economic statement an “urgent recovery plan” for the “struggling retail industry”, which is developed with trade unions and retail employers. Some of the factors, Usdaw is urging the government to cover fundamental business rates, an…

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Edinburgh Dog and Cat home awarded ‘Best Newcomer’ at Living Wage Scotland’s Awards

Edinburgh Dog and Cat home has been awarded the ‘Best Newcomer’ award at this year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards. Earlier this year the home became the first animal welfare organisation in Scotland to be accredited as a Living Wage employer. The awards were held at the Technology and Innovation Centre…

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