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Minimum wage to rise to £11.44 an hour
The minimum wage is set to increase by 9.8% to £11.44 an hour, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed in the Autumn Statement.
Animal abandonments hit three-year high, RSPCA reveals
The ongoing cost of living crisis - coupled with a surge in pet ownership during Covid-19 restrictions - has created a "perfect storm" for animal welfare emergencies, the RSPCA said.
Campaign to overturn XL Bully ban raises over £142,000
A campaign to overturn the American XL Bully ban has raised £142,810 to support its legal action against the decision.
Dog groomers voice concern over flea infestations
Dog groomers across the UK have been raising concerns over an increase in fleas this autumn.
Confusion over insurance looms as American XL Bully ban approaches
The newly announced ban on American XL Bullies has created confusion over what business insurance polices will be covering
XL bullies to be banned from end of this year
New laws banning XL Bully-type dogs in England and Wales have been laid in Parliament, as the government adds the breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
American XL Bully ban plan presents ‘significant problems’, senior vet warns
Legislating and implementing a ban on American XL Bully dogs could pose 'significant problems', an emergency select committee session in Westminster heard on 18 October.
Vegan dog diet could lead to ‘massive’ environmental benefits, study says
A vegan diet for dogs could save "more greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) than all those emitted by the UK", a study by a University of Winchester academic says.
Pet spending not affected by cost-of-living crisis, study finds
Brits continue to spend on their dog's petcare, despite the cost-of-living crisis, according to recent research.
Dog attacks in England up 22%
Dog attacks in England have increased by 22% in the past two years, with some areas seeing attacks soar by more than 60%, new data reveals.
