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Modelling opportunity for pets
Pet photography competition raises money for Battersea

The hunt is on for the UK's most photogenic pet! A new competition called 'Buyagift's Next Pet Model' has been launched to raise money for animal rehoming charity, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Those wishing to enter the competition can email or upload a picture of their photogenic pet to the Buyagift Facebook page.
 
A variety of exciting prizes are up for grabs for the most photogenic pet, which is being judged by Battersea staff.
 
Some of these special treats include a day at a top pet spa in London and a professional pet photoshoot, as well as a £1500 donation to Battersea which the winner will present to the charity in person. The runner up will also receive a bag of pet goodies.

Does your pet have what it takes to be Buyagifts Next Pet Model? Click here to enter!
 

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.