Is eating animal products just a ‘personal choice’?
DEBUNKED: ‘Personal choice’ is often used as an excuse to justify eating animal flesh, dairy, and eggs, but this choice inevitably comes with considerable ethical and environmental consequences.
Veganism and B12: everything you need to know
Vitamin B12 is essential for us to consume, but it is not naturally found in plant-based food. Here, we answer questions you may have on B12 and the vegan diet.
Why isn’t wool vegan? Inside the hidden cruelty of sheep farming
The cruelty of wool isn’t often publicised, and there is little general understanding of why it isn’t vegan. Here, we break down the reality of the industry.
The Queen’s Guard hats are a cruel and unjustifiable tradition
As the Queen’s Guard caps once again come under scrutiny, we take a look at the brutal reality behind them.
Should vegans eat at fast-food chains? The McDonald’s ‘vegan’ burger debate explained
THE BIG DEBATE: With a growing number of fast-food chains adding vegan options to their menus, we look at both sides of the debate about the ethics of eating at them.
What is pharmaceutical animal testing and how does it work in the UK?
Animals have been used in medical tests for hundreds of years, and the horrific experiments are common practice in the UK. Here, we break down what the law is, whether the tests work, and what the alternatives are.
Is animal testing for cosmetics returning to the UK? Everything we know
Following reports that animal testing for cosmetics could once again be allowed in the UK, we look at what that could mean for the future of the cruel and unnecessary practice.
Do insects feel pain?
FACT CHECK: Whether or not insects can feel pain is subject to debate due to the fact that there’s no tangible way of measuring it. Here, we look at the scientific evidence...
Why eating grass fed beef and venison won't save the planet
FACT CHECK: While veganism is increasingly understood to be the most sustainable way to eat, it is still regularly insisted that certain meats are environmentally friendly. We take a look at how viable these claims really are...
Do lobsters feel pain?
As lobsters look set to be recognised under the Animal Sentience Bill, we look at the scientific evidence that they can feel pain when being boiled alive.
Why is some wine not vegan?
Is wine vegan? While there are plenty of vegan-friendly wines available to buy in the UK, there are a number of brands and products that are made using animal-derived ingredients.
Are avocados vegan? The myth of non-vegan fruit and vegetables debunked
The argument that foods like avocados, almonds, melons, kiwis, and butternut squash aren’t vegan crops up time and time again - but how true is it, why does it exist, and can you eat them on a vegan diet?