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Battersea launches first ever tea party
Cheska Hull and Evie
Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull threw a tea party for her Battersea dog Evie.

Animal lovers urged to pick a side and party like a dog or cat for charity

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is launching its first ever tea party this month and is inviting pet owners everywhere to combine their passion for animals with their love of cakes and raise money for the charity.  

The tea parties will take place around the country on Friday, October 24 and the money raised from cake sales and donations will go towards helping thousands of dogs and cats and dogs who arrive into Battersea's care every year.

Earlier this month, Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull threw a tea party for her Battersea dog Evie - a Pomeranian she rescued in 2012.

Speaking about her support for the charity, Cheska said: "I'm forever grateful to Battersea for giving me Evie. I can't imagine life without her. There are so many dogs and cats that need a loving home and I am thrilled to host a Tea Party in support of Battersea's animals. The tea parties are not only a fun way to get your friends together, they will also make a real difference to the dogs and cats awaiting new homes."

Battersea is giving it's animal loving hosts the option to party like their pet with two tea party themes:  Dog lovers can feast on the 'Ruff 'n' ready' tea party, while cat lovers can choose the more refined 'Purr-fect' tea party.

To register for a free party pack, visit http://www.battersea.org.uk/teaparty 

Image (C) Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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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.