..this was said in 2013 so I don't know if it's still going ahead next month...
The Government is bringing in compulsory microchipping for all dogs from 6 April 2016 to help reunite owners with lost or stolen pets, relieve the burden on animal charities and local authorities and protect the welfare of dogs by promoting responsible dog ownership.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a...ree-microchips