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Lloyds issues statement on Pet Insurance
BBC Watchdog programme prompts response

Lloyds Banking Group has issued a statement responding to BBC Watchdog's programme of Thursday 22nd March. The programme included a feature on the controversial decision by Lloyds and Halifax to withdraw from the Pet Insurance market, which led to customers being forced to urgently find alternative insurance for their pets. This process has been complicated for many by the fact that many of such pets possess on-going and pre-existing conditions.

Commenting, a spokesperson for Lloyds Banking Group said "Lloyds Banking Group withdrew from the pet insurance market last year. We acknowledge that this decision has caused concern among some customers whose pets have pre-existing medical conditions and are having difficulty finding a new insurer. We are urgently working on a solution for customers with pets who have pre-existing conditions and will be contacting them in the next few weeks with our proposals. If any customer wants to check if they are affected, they can contact us. We are committed to continuing to support our customers and are sorry for the inconvenience we may have caused."

Pet owners affected by any of the issues raised in this article may wish to ring the following numbers:

Lloyds TSB Pet Insurance customers - 0845 6013073
Halifax Pet Insurance customers - 0845 6013122

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.