UK bans boiling lobsters alive in welfare overhaul
Labour outlaws boiling lobsters and crabs alive, sparking industry backlash. New rules follow 2022 sentience law. Vote in our poll on the ban.
Labour outlaws boiling lobsters and crabs alive, sparking industry backlash. New rules follow 2022 sentience law. Vote in our poll on the ban.
The UK government announces a ban on boiling lobsters alive, part of a major animal welfare strategy including ending hen cages and puppy farming. Discover the new humane requirements.
The Labour government announces a ban on trail hunting as part of a major new animal welfare strategy, sparking a fierce 'war on the countryside' backlash. Read the full story.
Downing Street has dismissed Nigel Farage's attack on ministers as 'authoritarian control freaks' over Labour's plan to ban trail hunting. The new Animal Welfare Strategy also targets puppy farms and shock collars.
The government confirms a ban on trail hunting, citing fears it masks illegal fox hunting. The move sparks accusations of an attack on rural communities and forms part of a wider animal welfare plan.
The government will launch a consultation to ban trail hunting, aiming to close a 'smokescreen' for illegal fox hunting. Read the full details of the proposed animal welfare changes.
The US Department of Defense will halt the use of live animals in combat trauma training from 2026, a major victory for animal welfare campaigners. Read the full story on this landmark policy change.
A new Victoria Police welfare policy has sparked controversy, with legal experts warning it could compromise detainees' right to a fair trial. Read the full investigation.
Zoe Rosenberg, 23, sentenced for taking four chickens from a Perdue poultry plant. She argued it was a rescue, but a jury convicted her of felony conspiracy. Read the full story.
An Oxford University professor and his partner have been prosecuted for animal cruelty after their rabbit, Beano, was found ridden with maggots and close to death. Learn more about this shocking case.
Discover how Americans are embracing turkey adoption programmes, sparing birds from slaughter. Learn about this growing movement and its impact on holiday traditions.
Shocking animal welfare case sees nearly 200 animals removed from squalid property as RSPCA launches one of its largest ever rescue missions in the UK.
A hard-hitting documentary exposes the grim reality of British greyhound racing, revealing shocking welfare concerns and industry neglect that question the sport's future.
Urban explorers made a heartbreaking discovery in an abandoned property - a loyal dog left to fend for himself, surviving alone for weeks in derelict surroundings.
A man has been disqualified from owning animals for five years after RSPCA inspectors discovered severely neglected birds living in filthy conditions, leaving a veterinary professional in tears.
A helpless dog named Sasha was discovered tethered to a street lamp with a poignant note explaining her owner could no longer afford her care, sparking outrage and sympathy across the UK.
New RSPCA data reveals a heartbreaking 31% increase in pet abandonment calls as cost of living crisis bites, with thousands of animals facing uncertain futures.
The New England Aquarium establishes a pioneering retirement community for its oldest penguins, offering specialised care and peaceful golden years for these beloved aquatic birds.
A monkey that escaped from a Mississippi zoo has been fatally shot by authorities, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about animal containment protocols.
A zoo in Argentina has been permanently closed after authorities discovered severely malnourished lions, bears and other animals living in squalid conditions, sparking international outrage.
Heartwarming rescue mission saves 22 puppies abandoned on busy Utah highway in sweltering heat. The dramatic operation involved multiple agencies working together to give the dogs a second chance at life.
Animal shelters across Britain report black cats are being overlooked by adopters in disturbing numbers, creating a heartbreaking backlog of unwanted pets.
Zoe Rosenberg, founder of Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, convicted on multiple charges after dramatic rescue operation from California poultry farm sparks fierce debate over animal welfare laws.
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Indonesia's capital city outlaws brutal dog and cat meat markets following years of campaigning by animal rights activists and health concerns.
Leading veterinary experts reveal how treating pets like human children may be causing serious behavioural and medical issues in our beloved animals.
An explosive investigation reveals how Centrelink illegally cancelled thousands of JobSeeker payments, leaving vulnerable Australians destitute and fighting a broken system.
An alarming investigation reveals Australia's welfare system is plagued by systemic failures, unlawful practices, and devastating consequences for the nation's most vulnerable. Discover the urgent need for reform.
An undercover operation reveals shocking conditions at a US poultry facility as activists rescue nearly 200 chickens destined for slaughter, sparking renewed debate about animal welfare standards.
A heartless pet owner has been sentenced after leaving multiple animals to starve in squalid conditions, with RSPCA inspectors discovering a scene of utter neglect in a Midlands property.