The government proposes major reforms to veterinary regulation, including making veterinary firms accountable to an independent regulator. According to ministers, the changes represent the biggest overhaul of veterinary regulation in six decades. The proposals aim to strengthen oversight of the veterinary sector by introducing an independent regulatory body that can hold firms to account, rather than relying solely on existing arrangements. The plans are intended to improve how veterinary businesses are monitored and regulated, and to ensure consistent standards across the industry. Ministers describe the package as a structural shift in the way veterinary services are supervised, with a focus on clearer responsibility and regulatory accountability for veterinary firms. The reporting across outlets indicates the proposals are being developed as government policy, with the intention of implementing a new regulatory framework under which veterinary firms would operate. Further details on implementation timelines and specific regulatory powers are not provided in the excerpts, but the overall direction is toward independent oversight and greater accountability within the profession.