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An opportunity to help lead the UK into a cruelty-free future

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08 Dec Social affairs

An opportunity to help lead the UK into a cruelty-free future

Cruelty Free International urges new Home Secretary, James Cleverly to deliver on promises that will help to move away from testing on animals. His new Department regulates the use of animals in science so Mr Cleverly now has the opportunity to help lead the UK into a cruelty-free future.

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22 Nov Social affairs

European Court decision renders ban on animal testing for cosmetics meaningless

Symrise AG lose appeal against ECHA decision requiring animal testing on cosmetics ingredients

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24 Oct Social affairs

Cruelty Free International urges public and MPs to request government commitment to phase-out of animal testing

NGO also demands that animal testing for cosmetics be made illegal.

There is still time to #GetTheBanDone on trophy hunting imports

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18 Oct Environment

There is still time to #GetTheBanDone on trophy hunting imports

The British public’s patience is ‘up to eleven’ as the nationally backed Trophy Hunting (Import Prohibition) Bill is derailed.

12 Sep Environment

It’s time we end cruel animal testing in the UK for good

I was shocked, actually, in disbelief, when I learnt that we still test on animals in the United Kingdom.

When it comes to endangered wildlife, don’t license to kill

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17 Aug Environment

When it comes to endangered wildlife, don’t license to kill

A ban on imports of hunting trophies is in sight, but the House of Lords must reject wrecking amendments for licensing HMG-approved hunting trophies.

Shock collars: Cruel devices which simply do not work

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10 Aug Environment

Shock collars: Cruel devices which simply do not work

The Government has already committed to a ban on the barbaric use of shock collars in England – so why are the country's pets still waiting for action?

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05 May Environment

High Court Judge rules that Home Office can reinstate policy ban on animal testing for cosmetics

Animal protection NGO Cruelty Free International is calling on the government to reinstate the 1998 ban on animal testing for cosmetics, which a High Court judge has now ruled it is able to do. Documents disclosed in the court proceedings revealed for the first time that the Home Office secretly abandoned the ban in 2019.

Delivering on the Kept Animals Bill for Improved Animal Welfare in the UK

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28 Feb Environment

Delivering on the Kept Animals Bill for Improved Animal Welfare in the UK

The Kept Animals Bill aims to address significant animal welfare issues in the country, but its progress has been delayed due to on-going national events. Now, colleagues in Parliament and organisations like the British Veterinary Association are urging the government to ensure the Bill's continuation through Parliament to improve the lives of millions of animals.

Cutting-edge science can protect humans, the environment – and animals

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13 Feb Environment

Cutting-edge science can protect humans, the environment – and animals

We are faced with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the way we manage chemicals as a society. By creating a system that fully realises the benefits of non-animal testing, the government can protect us, our environment and animals in laboratories

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25 Jan Environment

Vets respond to shocking BBC Panorama investigation: Dogs, Dealers and Organised Crime

New, hard-hitting BBC Panorama and Disclosure investigations have revealed the links between organised crime and the breeding of dogs with extreme features. In light of these investigations, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling for urgent action on better enforcement and regulation of dog breeding and selling.

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06 Dec 2022 Environment

Pick animal welfare with your festive knitwear, urge vets

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21 Jul 2022 Environment

High Court grants permission for animal testing Judicial Review against Home Office

It can be revealed today that the High Court has granted permission to leading animal protection organization, Cruelty Free International, to apply for a judicial review against the Home Office relating to animal testing

Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words

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26 May 2022 Environment

Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words

200 years since the UK’s first animal protection law, and one year since the government published its #ActionForAnimals plan, HSI/UK’s executive director Claire Bass asks, ‘does the government’s vision for better animal welfare extend beyond our ports and airports?'

Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech?

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08 May 2022 Environment

Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech?

New poll shows nearly three quarters of voters want to see government pass more laws to protect animals.

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25 Apr 2022 Environment

Animal matters in post-pandemic Britain

The coming years are likely to be tough on our animals and the people who care for them – so how can we safeguard welfare in the face of brutal challenges? PoliticsHome speaks to Dr Justine Shotton, President of the British Veterinary Association.

Civilised societies don’t betray animals, say leading charities

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19 Apr 2022 Environment

Civilised societies don’t betray animals, say leading charities

“…High standards of animal welfare are one of the hallmarks of a civilised society…they have never been more important”, wrote George Eustice, Secretary of State for the Environment last year.

20 Jan 2022 Environment

Is it time to ban trail and drag hunting? Lord Herbert says No

Even in these unusual times, tens of thousands of people went to see their local pack of hounds at traditional Boxing Day meets. Seventeen years on from the hunting ban, some 250 packs of foxhounds, harriers and beagles are still going strong. Today, hounds no longer pursue live quarry, but instead the trail of a scented rag.

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11 Nov 2021 Environment

COP26’s lack of advocacy for livestock reduction is a ludicrous failure, says Humane Society International

We can’t tackle climate crisis without cutting intensive animal farming as world’s second largest human-caused GHG emitter

26 Aug 2021 Home affairs

UK must seize this opportunity to end animal testing

The government must recognise the urgent need to use animal-free science and publish a clear and ambitious action plan to drive the phase-out of animal experiments.

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18 Aug 2021 Environment

Cosmetics industry unites to demand UK upholds its cosmetics animal testing ban

Companies involved in the UK cosmetics industry have joined with animal protection NGO Cruelty Free International to issue a letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel demanding that the UK upholds its cosmetics animal testing bans and urging her to rule out new cosmetics tests on animals.

Stars Evanna Lynch, Lucy Watson and Lesley Nichol join forces with animal protection organisations to recreate iconic protest photo

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15 Jul 2021 Environment

Stars Evanna Lynch, Lucy Watson and Lesley Nichol join forces with animal protection organisations to recreate iconic protest photo

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21 Jun 2021 Health

NOAH welcomes G7 recognition of importance of One Health approach

NOAH has welcomed the recognition of the importance of a One Health approach to the health of people, our planet, and animals at the highest political level.

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21 Jun 2021 Environment

BREAKING: UK Government launches Call for Evidence to consider a fur import and sales ban

New poll shows strong public majority in support of a ban