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Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Pet owners issued urgent message if you shop online
Whether you have a cat, dog, gerbil, or fish, you need to be careful Pet owners in the UK are being urged to think carefully before they click 'purchase' on any pet related products. It comes as Pets At Home has issued an important warning, telling customers that scammers have been posing as the company to steal personal information. In the e-mail, sent to those signed up to Pets At Home emails, it notes: "We've been made aware of some fraudulent websites and online adverts that are impersonating Pets at Home, in an attempt to trick customers into providing payment details. "These fake sites closely mimic our official website and are being widely promoted through social media adverts, making them appear legitimate." Just make sure you go to their official website, and you will have no issues, the high street chain stress. What does the e-mail say? The email warned people that scammers could be impersonating them - but there is ways to stay safe. Firstly, they ask people to only shop on their official website - as this is completely safe. They also ask people to lookout for the following: Slight misspellings in the web address (e.g., ' instead of ' Unfamiliar designs or layouts Unusually low prices or offers that seem too good to be true Competitions requesting for you to pay a shipping fee Adverts on social media that redirect you to suspicious websites Requests for unusual payment methods They further mention that the official Pets at Home app can be found on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Simply search for "Pets at Home" and look for their logo. In addition to advising caution when clicking on ads and verifying URLs, they strongly urge people: "Do not enter payment details on any site unless you are certain it is legitimate If you're ever unsure, contact our Customer Service Team directly via our website." Signing off the e-mail, the Pets At Home team link to their apps where you can download the Pets at Home on the App Store as well as downloading the Pets at Home app on the Google Play store. Do I really need pet insurance? Along with protecting your bank and personal details, the experts also stress, in a separate post on their website, the importance of getting the right pet insurance. They stress: "Having the right pet insurance policy in place can help to support you and your pet should an unexpected vet bill come your way, as you won't have to worry about how you will pick up the cost." In fact, it's "more common than most people realise for a pet to develop a recurring or long-term illness – even in young pets." With this in mind, they urge people to aim for a lifeline policy - or similar. They suggest: "With this kind of policy, you can keep claiming for treatment of recurring illnesses or injuries throughout your pet's lifetime, providing the policy is renewed each year without a break. Most pet insurance policies will cover your from just six weeks of age."
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 UK Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 4.2% Yield
In the current landscape, the UK market has been experiencing some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index recently closing lower due to weak trade data from China impacting investor sentiment. Amid these challenges, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking reliable returns in uncertain times. Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United Kingdom Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating WPP (LSE:WPP) 9.57% ★★★★★★ Treatt (LSE:TET) 3.43% ★★★★★☆ Pets at Home Group (LSE:PETS) 5.51% ★★★★★☆ OSB Group (LSE:OSB) 5.97% ★★★★★☆ NWF Group (AIM:NWF) 4.76% ★★★★★☆ Man Group (LSE:EMG) 7.17% ★★★★★☆ Keller Group (LSE:KLR) 3.58% ★★★★★☆ Grafton Group (LSE:GFTU) 4.13% ★★★★★☆ Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) 6.92% ★★★★★☆ 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) 4.95% ★★★★★☆ Click here to see the full list of 57 stocks from our Top UK Dividend Stocks screener. We'll examine a selection from our screener results. Begbies Traynor Group Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Begbies Traynor Group plc offers professional services to businesses, advisors, corporations, and financial institutions in the UK, with a market cap of £196.23 million. Operations: Begbies Traynor Group plc generates revenue through its Property Advisory segment, which contributes £46.40 million, and its Business Recovery and Advisory segment, which accounts for £107.30 million. Dividend Yield: 3.5% Begbies Traynor Group's dividend yield of 3.5% is below the UK market's top quartile, and its high payout ratio of 108.5% indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings, though cash flow coverage is reasonable at 51.2%. The company has a stable and growing dividend history over ten years, with a recent increase to 4.3 pence per share for 2025. Recent buybacks and improved earnings suggest positive financial momentum despite sustainability concerns in dividend coverage from profits alone. Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Begbies Traynor Group. Our expertly prepared valuation report Begbies Traynor Group implies its share price may be lower than expected. Associated British Foods Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Associated British Foods plc is a diversified company engaged in food production, ingredients, and retail operations globally, with a market cap of approximately £15.07 billion. Operations: Associated British Foods plc generates revenue from several segments, including Retail (£9.42 billion), Grocery (£4.21 billion), Sugar (£2.46 billion), Ingredients (£2.11 billion), and Agriculture (£1.62 billion). Dividend Yield: 4.3% Associated British Foods offers a dividend yield of 4.26%, which is below the UK's top tier, but its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 35.4% and 50.1%, respectively. Despite a history of volatility, recent affirmations suggest stability with an interim dividend set for July 2025. The company is exploring strategic options amid challenging conditions for Allied Bakeries, potentially impacting future financials and dividend sustainability. Click here to discover the nuances of Associated British Foods with our detailed analytical dividend report. Our valuation report here indicates Associated British Foods may be undervalued. Lloyds Banking Group Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Lloyds Banking Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers a variety of banking and financial products and services both in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market cap of £45.39 billion. Operations: Lloyds Banking Group's revenue segments encompass a diverse array of banking and financial services provided both domestically in the UK and on an international scale. Dividend Yield: 4.1% Lloyds Banking Group's dividend yield of 4.15% is modest compared to the UK's top quartile, yet its dividends are covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 50.6%. Despite a volatile dividend history, future payouts are expected to remain sustainable at a forecasted 38.5% payout ratio in three years. Recent M&A discussions to acquire Curve UK Limited for up to £120 million could influence strategic growth and impact dividend stability moving forward. Navigate through the intricacies of Lloyds Banking Group with our comprehensive dividend report here. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Lloyds Banking Group is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials. Where To Now? Navigate through the entire inventory of 57 Top UK Dividend Stocks here. Invested in any of these stocks? Simplify your portfolio management with Simply Wall St and stay ahead with our alerts for any critical updates on your stocks. 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BBC News
17-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'Paws-up' as shop donates cat food to Cornwall dog charity
A national pet retailer has apologised after it donated a van full of cat food and litter to a Cornish dog police dog handler Dave Wardell, who runs German Shepherd Rescue Elite (GSRE), thanked Pets at Home for its donation but joked about the dogs barking with "a slightly feline accent".A spokesperson for Pets at Home said: "Sending a pallet meant for cats to a German Shepherd rescue was definitely a paws-up!"Mr Wardell said he had passed the cat food and litter on to five cat rescue organisations in Cornwall. He said: "Now, we love all animals, but try telling a German Shepherd that their dinner is chicken and tuna in jelly and their bed now smells like a giant litter tray."We're just waiting for the dogs to start a riot. "Demands so far are more sausages, fewer cats and someone to explain what a 'Meow Mix' is!"The Pets at Home spokesperson said: "While the dogs were understandably unimpressed by the surprise feline menu, we're so grateful to the team at GSRE for seeing the funny side, and we're already putting things right with a fresh delivery of canine-approved supplies."On a more serious note, Mr Wardell thanked Pets at Home for being "so generous" and saving the Callington-based charity "so much money".The retailer said its charitable arm, the Pets Foundation, had donated more than 1,670 pallets of pet products to help pets in need to date.


BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Teenage boy pleads not guilty to arson after Dunelm fire
A teenage boy has pleaded not guilty to arson in relation to a fire that destroyed businesses at a retail 15-year-old boy from Northampton, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged after the fire took place at Nene Valley Retail Park, in Northampton, on 31 appeared before Wellingborough Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and denied committing arson with recklessness as to whether life was was given conditional bail. Two other boys aged 14 also remain on conditional bail. A further hearing will take place at the same court on 2 September. The fire destroyed a Dunelm home furnishings store and a Pets at Home outlet which included a Vets for Pets staff from the Dunelm shop have temporarily been redeployed to nearby stores including those in Kettering and units including B&M, Tapis Carpets and Dreams remain closed, with Dreams saying it hopes to reopen by the end of the year. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.


Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Times
Is this a good time to buy shares in Pets at Home?
While Britons are Europe's biggest pet owners per head, valuing companies catering for them has been made harder by the Covid-inspired boom in demand for little companions, followed by the impact of the country's faltering economy. Those effects are unwinding but there is still plenty of caution within the sector. The market leader, with 26 per cent of the £7 billion or so spent on pets each year, is Pets at Home, a mainly franchise operation selling grocery and premium pet food, accessories, grooming and, not least, veterinary care. It claims to be the UK's only complete pet care provider, operating 459 care centres, 343 grooming salons, 396 joint-venture vet practices, and runs 52 of its own vet practices. Its turnover is three times that of its nearest competitor, CVS, and it has a loyalty scheme, Pets Club, with 8.2 million members.