RSPCA must ‘be part of a plant-based future’ say protestors
BREAKING: Animal Rebellion activists have occupied the national headquarters of RSPCA, demanding that the charity join the movement to bring about a plant-based food system for the animals and the environment.
From hatchery to hope: Q&A with Susan Hargreaves, author of the ‘Veganza Animal Heroes’ book series
INTERVIEW: How does someone go from witnessing the horrors of a West Yorkshire hatchery to championing the rights of animals through powerful storytelling? We spoke to author and international campaigner Susan Hargreaves about reaching young minds and her graphic novel launch tour.
Goats subjected to violence and neglect at M&S, Ocado, Asda and Morrisons supplier, reveals Animal Justice Project
EXPOSED: With the suffering of cows receiving so much attention, it’s easy to forget about the other animals whose milk we steal. But thanks to the work of campaign NGO Animal Justice Project, abuse and neglect of goats has been uncovered at a farm supplying the UK’s leading ‘high welfare’ supermarkets.
Vegan TV ad highlighting meat-eaters' hypocrisy banned after UK viewers complained of distressing images
NEWS: The commercial, created by advocacy organisation Vegan Friendly UK sought to highlight the disconnect between people saying they care about animals but still eat them - but many did not want to see it.
Urgent calls for support as farmers attempt to remove animal activists from roof of major UK meat industry event
BREAKING NEWS: Animal rights activists have this morning scaled the roof of a livestock auction in Darlington, UK, the venue for today’s flagship National Beef Association 2022 Expo.
‘Vegans Unite’: The Vegan Society launches campaign to roll-out vegan options in all schools
VOICES: Imagine a time when all schools and public sector menus included at least one vegan option. In Portugal that’s a reality, so why not the UK? Laura Chepner, chair of The Vegan Society’s Education Network, tells us about their new ‘Vegans Assemble’ campaign.
Which animal advocacy tactics are most effective? A new report investigates
SPECIAL REPORT: Attempts by animal advocates to influence others’ choices on eating meat run the full gamut from sharing graphic videos from farms and slaughterhouses on social media to recommending documentaries to watch to holding demos and protests. But which type of advocacy actually works to change attitudes and behaviour?
How to join the fight against animal experimentation
WDAIL 2022: Marking World Day for Animals In Laboratories, we bring you a round-up of some notable animal protection groups and the campaigns you can get behind to help end barbaric and futile experimentation on mice and other lab animals.
'Is the future of sustainable farming animal-free?' - Viva! Farming panel debates veganic alternatives
DEBATE: With Earth Day coming up this week, Claire Hamlett reports on the first panel discussion held by Viva! Farming in which the future of sustainable farming - animal-free or not? - was discussed. Panellists included veganic farmer Iain Tolhurst, animal welfare expert Professor Andrew Knight and ProVeg Vice President Jasmijn de Boo.
T&S Rabbits: is a win for activists the final nail in the coffin?
Animal activists working to thwart the unscrupulous and highly suspicious plans of a notorious UK rabbit farm operator have won a great victory this week. Claire Hamlett reports on the win and gives us a rundown of the saga so far.
PETA and Crayola release junior activists’ ‘paint thrower’
BLOG: Ok, sure, obviously it’s that special day of the year when tongues are firmly in cheeks, but PETA’s latest joke press release does give us a great topic to write about this April Fools’ Day - the history of paint throwing in animal rights activism. Andrew Gough writes.
The Foul Truth: ‘Down with duck farming’ campaign launched by Animal Justice Project
Following multiple investigations into Britain's biggest duck producer, Gressingham Foods, Animal Justice Project has launched a new campaign with one aim - to bring an end to duck farming in the UK. Ayrton Cooper, Campaigns Manager at AJP, tells us how they’ll be putting extra pressure on an already dwindling industry.