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Labour MPs oppose new animal testing protest curbs

Labour MPs plan to vote against a government move to classify animal testing sites as 'key national infrastructure', warning it threatens peaceful protest and civil liberties. Read the full story.

Animal Defenders' 50-Year Fight Against Circus Cruelty

Exclusive interview with Jan Creamer and Tim Phillips of Animal Defenders International, whose undercover work exposed chimpanzee beatings and led to global circus bans. Discover their relentless fight.

UK Protest Laws Echo Hungary's Path, Expert Warns

Human Rights Watch researcher Lydia Gall draws alarming parallels between UK protest crackdowns and Viktor Orbán's Hungary, warning of eroding civil liberties. Read the full analysis.

Protest Rights Under Attack in UK, Reports Warn

Human Rights Watch and Justice warn new UK laws are trampling the right to protest, citing hundreds of pro-Palestinian arrests and harsh sentences for climate activists. Calls grow for repeal.

Government to ban trail hunting in animal welfare push

The government announces a ban on trail hunting to prevent its use as a cover for illegal foxhunting. The move, part of a new animal welfare strategy, follows years of clashes and evidence of law-breaking.

US Military to Cease Live Animal Battlefield Training

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.

Oxford Professor Fined for Rabbit Cruelty

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.

Argentinian zoo shut down over malnourished animals

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.

Black Cat Adoption Crisis Hits UK Shelters

Animal shelters across Britain report black cats are being overlooked by adopters in disturbing numbers, creating a heartbreaking backlog of unwanted pets.

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

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'.

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