Animal Welfare

'National day of action' sees Animal Rebellion target restaurants in Newcastle and London

19-Dec-2022 By James McAllister

Climate justice movement Animal Rebellion has staged sit-down protests at London restaurant Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Newcastle's House of Tides as part of a 'national day of action'.

The Lowdown: Animal Rebellion

09-Dec-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The climate justice movement has given new meaning to the term eco warrior, staging ‘sit-down’ protests at a number of UK restaurants.

KFC vows to improve animal welfare conditions following report

31-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Fast food giant KFC has admitted to poor animal welfare among its UK and Ireland suppliers in a report that lays bare the realities of its chicken production line.

The Lowdown: New York's foie gras ban

07-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

New York’s City Council has voted to ban the sale of foie gras, and pressure is mounting on Britain to follow suit.

The Lowdown: Labour's lobster law

29-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Labour has revealed plans to ban boiling lobsters alive if they get into power, as part of its new animal welfare manifesto.

KFC commits to ensuring greater animal welfare standards

12-Jul-2019 By James McAllister

KFC is to sign up to the European Chicken Commitment (ECC), which calls on brands to ensure greater welfare animal standards are implemented across the supply chain.

The Lowdown: National Steak Day

18-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Next Thursday, 25 April, will be the inaugural National Steak Day, offering 25% off steaks at more than 150 restaurants across the UK.

National Steak Day founder: "The meat industry is under siege"

05-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Meat-focused restaurants are under siege from the growing presence of animal rights activists, according to a leading steakhouse operator.