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Puppy farmers warning to dog buyers
Up to a third of dog owners may be buying their pet from puppy farmers, who breed too many litters from poorly kept females whose offspring could well suffer ill health and behavioural problems.
February29thElderly cats 'waiting for adoption'
Cats aged 12 or above are being increasingly ignored by people wanting to adopt a new pet, a charity has said.
February27thTouch screen graphene 'poses risk'
Researchers have called for further research into nanoplatelets made from thin layers of carbon graphene, a material used in computer technology which it is feared could pose health risks to people involved in its manufacture.
February24thUK unemployment at 16-year high
The rate of unemployment in the UK has reached a 16-year high, research shows.
February16thComet reveals redundancy plans
In a bid to secure its future, electrical goods supplier Comet has revealed plans to reduce its workforce by 450.
February13thMandatory microchipping 'on cards'
Microchipping dogs may soon become compulsory, an environment minister has revealed.
February10thLocal authority to axe 550 jobs
A local authority has announced plans to axe more than 500 jobs in a bid to save £55 million this year.
February9thUncertainty for 9,000 bank staff
More than 9,000 banking jobs hang in the balance, as Lloyds has announced it is shedding positions and the owner of Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks put its UK operations under review.
February8thDog rescuer saved from icy river
People out and about in the snow in Northumberland rescued a man who jumped into a freezing river to save someone's dog.
February7thFears over jobs at defence giant
The taxpayer could have to foot a bill of £600 million if defence giant BAE Systems closes its shipyard in Portsmouth, according to reports.
February6thRoyals get a new family member
A new member of the Kate and Wills family has arrived - and it's a cocker spaniel puppy.
February6thDrugs maker AstraZeneca to axe jobs
Pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca has announced plans to cut 7,300 jobs by the end of 2014 as it seeks to reduce costs due to the weak economy and the impact of competition from generic drugs.
February2ndUnite fears over BAE deal 'snub'
A decision by the Indian government to award a French firm preferred bidder status for a fighter-planes order ahead of a consortium including BAE Systems could have severe consequences for aerospace jobs in the UK, a union has claimed.
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