National Food Strategy calls for 30% meat reduction
The National Food Strategy report, led by Henry Dimbleby who is the founder of restaurant chain Leon, recommends a reduction of meat consumption by 30% over 10 years.
Posted 18 Jul 2021
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More than 2.8 million animals used in British laboratories last year
A government report released on the 15th July reveals how more than 2.8 million animals were used in experiments in Great Britain last year. These animals included beagles, monkeys, rats and mice, cats and horses....
Posted 16 Jul 2021
UPDATE: Response from Defra to Snares Joint Letter
Rebecca Pow (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) has responded to our joint letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and George Eustice (Secretary of State for...
Posted 12 Jul 2021
Plant-based ready meals see huge increase in UK supermarkets
A survey by Eating Better has found that 1 in 5 ready meals in UK supermarkets are now vegan or vegetarian.
Posted 01 Jul 2021
Mandatory CCTV for all slaughterhouses in Scotland
We have positive news regarding our long-running campaign for CCTV in all UK slaughterhouses. Mandatory CCTV will come into force for all Scottish slaughterhouses from today, 1st July 2021. These plans should make a difference...
Posted 01 Jul 2021
Joint letter urging PM to ban snares gains huge support
Animal groups sign open letter to PM and Defra urging immediate action to ban snares.
Posted 21 Jun 2021
Help ban fur sales in the UK!
The UK government is considering evidence for a ban on the import and sale of fur in the UK and wants to hear your views. This is a great opportunity for us to speak out...
Posted 14 Jun 2021
Comparison of Defra ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’ and Animal Aid’s asks
The foreword for Defra’s ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’, written by George Eustice, sounds very promising. He states that ‘The way we treat animals reflects our values and the kind of people we are’. This...
Posted 04 Jun 2021
Help bring an end to horse slaughter
Animal Aid used the Freedom of Information Act to uncover the facts about horse slaughter in the UK.
Posted 02 Jun 2021
Help stop a rabbit ‘processing’ facility setting up at the T&S Rabbits Derbyshire site
There are plans to set up a rabbit 'processing' facility complete with 'intake and skinning area' and permanent worker's dwelling at the T&S Rabbits Atlow/Hognaston site where we recently uncovered appalling conditions with rabbits cooped...
Posted 20 May 2021
