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Nowzad animals 'in amazing condition' after flying to the UK
The animals will be "given the wonderful new homes they deserve." - Lorraine Edwards.

After landing at Heathrow Airport, the animals are said to be doing well.
 

Nowzad founder Paul “Pen” Farthing has returned to the UK from Afghanistan, after 'Operation Ark' partially succeeded, with Pen and the rescue animals flown back to the UK, whilst Nowzad's Afghan staff were turned away at Kabul airport.

As reported by BBC News, the animals flown in from Afghanistan as part of Operation Ark are 'in amazing condition', according to a person that processed them. 

Lorraine Edwards, who transported the animals to quarantine kennels told BBC News that the animals are in “amazing condition.”

She commented on the rescue animals: "These animals were rescued from the street and offered the precious gift of companionship and comfort to our soldiers. 

"Despite the long journey, they are in amazing condition and, after four months of quarantine, they will be given the wonderful new homes they deserve."

After the only partial success of Operation Ark, the Nowzad twitter account tweeted: “We are determined to support the Nowzad staff still in Afghanistan. We don't give up.” 

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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.