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BA launch new pet channel for passengers
Alfie the pug with BA crew Helena
Alfie the pug with BA crew Helena

Airline introduces 'Paws & Relax" - an in-flight entertainment channel featuring footage of cats and dogs

BA's new in-flight entertainment channel, dedicated to showing cute footage of cats, kittens, dogs and puppies, is due to launch next month on British Airways' long-haul flights.

The airline hopes that the channel, entitled Paws & Relax, will provide entertaining footage, benefit pasengers' overall well-being and relaxation, and improve levels of concentration.

British Airways’ in-flight entertainment manager, Richard D’Cruze, said: “It might sound barking, but there’s lots of research to suggest that watching pets can enhance overall wellbeing. We have sniffed out some fantastic content that is cute, comforting and sure to appeal to travellers of all ages.”

The channel is set to feature a number of popular cartoons, documentaries and television shows, including internet sensation Simon's Cat, The Secret Life of Cats and America's Cutest Dog.

British Airways has teamed up with experts at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for insight into the benefits of pet ownership. In a trailer to launch the channel, the airline features some of its pets looking for rehoming - including; Alfie the Pug, Sky the Siberian Husky, Angelica the Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross and kittens Karma, Knight and Karis.

Laura Lambert responsible for rehoming & welfare at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home said: “We know that people love watching dogs and cats. They can make you laugh, smile, and cry. They are wonderful companions when you're feeling anxious or just need a lift, and we believe that British Airways’ Paws & Relax channel will be the perfect way for passengers to sit back and relax.”

Paws & Relax can be found in the entertainment section of the airline’s in-flight library from September.

 Images courtesy of British Airways (C) Nick Morrish

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.