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How length of UK 'vets for pets' market probe opened door to softer measures

By Jon Menon ( March 25, 2026, 17:09 GMT | Comment) -- The UK investigation of the veterinary market concluded this week, with planned changes expected before the end of 2026 –– more than three years after the industry first came under the scrutiny of the watchdog. The regulator took on board many of the concerns expressed by vet businesses over the period, abandoning certain tougher proposals that might have gone further to ease the costs for consumers.A long-running UK investigation of the market for household veterinary services concluded this week, with planned changes expected before the end of this year....

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