Scotland
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Feb- 2021 -17 FebruaryCoronavirus
Scottish retailers see business rates relief extended for 12 months
Scottish retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation businesses will pay no rates throughout the next year, under new plans outlined by…
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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…
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9 FebruaryCharities
SSPCA issues update on ‘bogus inspectors’ stealing animals
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has issued an update about “bogus inspectors” after receiving…
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8 FebruaryRetailers
29% of small retail businesses fear collapse in next three months, study finds
29% of small businesses in the retail sector fear contraction or collapse in the next three months as the coronavirus…
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Jan- 2021 -26 JanuaryTrade Organisations
Kennel Club supports inquiry into Brexit impact on animal welfare
The Kennel Club has welcomed news of an inquiry by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee into…
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Dec- 2020 -1 DecemberIndustry News
Pets at Home sells five referral practices for £100m
Pets at Home has sold five specialist referral practices to veterinary services provider Linnaeus for £100m. The sale which was…
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Nov- 2020 -17 NovemberFeatures
The rise of D2C in pet care – How are brands adjusting to a new marketplace?
As lockdown restrictions have influenced major consumer behaviour changes, especially when it comes to shopping habits, it’s no surprise that…
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5 NovemberCoronavirus
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to March
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March, amid increased measures…
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4 NovemberCharities
Dog’s trust partners with homeless charity to fund new role
Dogs Trust has partnered with homeless charity Simon Community Scotland to appoint Cat Birt in the new role of pets…
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Oct- 2020 -12 OctoberCoronavirus
PM unveils three-tiered lockdown system
Prime minister Boris Johnson this afternoon announced a new three-tier lockdown system that will see some hospitality businesses in the…
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