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13 black cats looking for new home
Black cats and the number 13 are often associated with bad luck. But an animal protection charity is hoping to dispel that myth by finding new homes for 13 black kittens found abandoned in a field in Norfolk just six days before Halloween.
October31stRental rules 'see dogs ditched'
Landlords' reluctance to allow pets into their rental properties is forcing hundreds of tenants to give up their dogs, an animal charity has said.
October27thPet owners warned over junk food
A leading animal charity has warned that about 12 million pets are being given junk food - putting their health at serious risk.
October20thPhilips to shed thousands of jobs
Netherlands-based Philips, which employs several thousand staff in the UK, will axe 4,500 jobs after profits fell by nearly 50% this summer, it has emerged.
October19thMost common last wish to see a pet
Seeing a loved pet or a favourite animal is the most common final wish for terminally ill patients, a small survey has revealed.
October17thCouncils axe more than 100,000 jobs
Councils have shed more than 100,000 jobs since the last general election, a study by the GMB union has found.
October14thDog walkers warned on ledge rescues
The RSPCA has urged walkers to keep a close eye on their pet dogs when roaming national parks and coastal paths.
October13thHelicopter firm to cut 375 jobs
Helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland has announced that some jobs could be lost as a part of restructuring of its UK operations.
October11thBenefit claims staff face job cuts
The Public and Commercial Service Union (PCS) has reacted to news that hundreds of workers who process benefit claims for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could be made redundant in a significant cost-cutting exercise.
October10thBBC set to cut 2,000 jobs - reports
The BBC is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of changes aimed at making savings of around 20%, according to sources.
October6thBallot consultation for cabin crew
Thomas Cook cabin crew will be asked by a union if they want to hold a ballot over industrial action concerning redundancy terms.
October6thBrave Army dog handler honoured
A 35-year-old Army explosives sniffer dog handler has been awarded an MBE for exhibiting
October5th15,000 in health expect to go: poll
A poll has revealed that some 15,000 nurses and healthcare assistants expect to lose their jobs during the coming year.
October5thAdecco call centre staff sacked
Union members due to discuss a pay rise with their employers were given a
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