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New horse passport "doomed to fail"

New horse passport “doomed to fail”

Equine charities are concerned new laws will pose a "serious risk" to horse welfare. Vets fear new system will place...

RCVS president defends the college

RCVS president defends the college

RCVS president Neil Smith says the college has been open about its past mistakes and will continue on a path of...

Deadline looming for expenses forms

Deadline looming for expenses forms

Employers must submit P11D and P9D forms by July 6. New guidance on submitting P11D and P9D forms Practice managers...

Home Office to review transparency in animal experiments

Home Office to review transparency in animal experiments

Current legislation prevents the Home Office from disclosing information on animal experiments. Proposals to review restrictions on the disclosure of...

Institute fined for foot-and-mouth failings

Institute fined for foot-and-mouth failings

Foot-and-mouth virus was not released into the environment on this occasion, a court heard. Pirbright has been prosecuted for licence...

National Minimum Wage set to rise

National Minimum Wage set to rise

Further wage increases are planned in the future. Government approves a rise to £6.50 from October 2014 The National Minimum...