This coverage analyses the UK Spring Statement (2025 delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26 March) and its implications for the petcare trade. Pet Gazette reports on fiscal measures, economic forecasts, and funding reforms that influence business costs, consumer confidence, and capital investment. Coverage includes news, expert commentary, and sector-specific analysis exploring how welfare cuts, infrastructure spending, inflation projections, and regulatory plans affect retailers, distributors, suppliers, and veterinary service providers. Insights are tailored to help trade professionals understand cost pressures, pricing dynamics, and growth opportunities arising from macroeconomic policy shifts.