Google Verified Badge What UK Businesses Need to Know From 20 October 2025, Google is replacing all Local Services Ads badges (like Google Guarantee and Screened) with one clear badge: Google Verified. What’s Changing? One single badge will show customers your business is verified by Google. The Google Money Back Guarantee will stop. Claims…
Google Local Services Ads: Important Update for Small UK Businesses Google has announced a change that will affect many small businesses using Local Services Ads (LSAs) in the UK. If you currently advertise through LSAs, here’s what you need to know and what you need to do. What’s Changing? Until now, businesses could use…
Ireland’s First Asian Hornet Nest Discovered: What You Need to Know By Owl Pest Control In late August 2025, something we’ve been dreading finally happened — Ireland’s first Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) nest was confirmed. For years, we’ve watched this invasive species spread across mainland Europe and the UK, and now it has officially made…
HSE Launches Consultation on the Future of Anticoagulant Rodenticides The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation on the continued approval of anticoagulant rodenticides under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR). The consultation, which runs from 12 August to 30 September 2025, will play a critical role in determining whether these…
The Provision of Pest Control Service in Council Owned & Operated Properties Within Ceredigion County Council Description The provision of a service to control target pest species in various council owned and operated properties within Ceredigion County Council. Total value (estimated) £50,000 excluding VAT £60,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold Contract dates (estimated)…
Comprehensive Pest Control Service To Cover All Council Owned Building & Land Description The provision of a comprehensive pest control service to cover all council owned building and land, and staff who procure pest control as part of the role/duties will use the services provided for all pest related issues Total value (estimated) £60,000…
Government Responds to NPTA’s Letter on Glue Traps Legislation The NPTA has received a formal response from Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Minister for Animal Welfare and Biosecurity, following our letter of the 23rd June 2025 (Read Here) to the Secretary of State raising serious concerns about the implementation and enforcement of the Glue Traps…
