First published Oct 15, 2026, 12:32:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:32:15 PM UTC

Out-of-hours veterinary businesses: tell the CMA you're complying with the Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026

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The source asks out-of-hours veterinary businesses to tell the CMA they are complying with the Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026.

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It concerns compliance reporting by out-of-hours veterinary businesses under the named order.

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