Famed scientist Jane Goodall and Animal Save Movement are among those to amplify calls to end farm animal gifting to people in developing countries via charities such as Oxfam, World Vision and Christian Aid. But farmer critics have accused activists of playing ‘grinch’ this Christmas.

The refusal to grant a ULEZ exemption to charity Dogs On The Street could have serious implications not just for dogs, but for their homeless guardians too, writes Claire Hamlett.