Animal Aid celebrates 40 years – Vegan Festival of Britain dates announced
To celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, Animal Aid is organising the first nationwide Vegan Festival of Britain (May 20 to June 10 2017).
Posted 05 Dec 2016
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Seven delicious, cruelty-free alternatives to Christmas turkey
There is no reason for vegetarians and vegans to miss out on the goodness of Christmas – thankfully the days of picking at side dishes are gone, and there are plenty of plant-based main dishes...
Posted 23 Nov 2016
Ten fishy facts for Seafood week
As Seafood Week begins, Animal Aid is urging the public to leave fish and other sea creatures off their plates, and try out a cruelty-free diet instead.
Posted 07 Oct 2016
The Great Vegan Challenge returns!
This November sees the return of our ever-popular Great Vegan Challenge. Thousands of people have taken part in this annual vegan pledge month since 2012 and for many it has been a life-changing experience. It’s...
Posted 27 Sep 2016
Chelmsford residents urged to eat cruelty-free
Members of the public were invited to watch a powerful video showing pigs on the final stage of their journey to a local slaughterhouse, which was filmed during a recent vigil with Essex Pig Save....
Posted 30 Aug 2016
Badgers to be culled in five new areas of England
Animal Aid is saddened by reports that this year’s badger cull will include five new cull zones (South Devon, North Devon, North Cornwall, West Dorset, and South Herefordshire). The badger cull is being pushed by...
Posted 23 Aug 2016
More than half a million Britons are now vegan
A recent survey commissioned by the Vegan Society and Vegan Life Magazine has found that there are now 542,000 people following a vegan diet in the UK. This means that the number of vegans in...
Posted 18 May 2016
Processed meat linked to stomach cancer
A new report published by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has concluded that eating processed meat – such as bacon, sausages and ham – increases the risk of developing stomach cancer.
Posted 21 Apr 2016
UK meat consumption falls
The British Social Attitudes Survey has revealed that millions of people across the UK have reduced their meat consumption over the past year. As many as 3-in-ten have already cut down on meat, whilst a...
Posted 19 Feb 2016
Calling all students! Take the Great Vegan University Challenge
For many, university is a time for trying new things, and given that you have more control over the food you buy and eat than ever before, it’s the ideal opportunity to give veganism a...
Posted 18 Dec 2015
