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...

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.

Crufts is cancelled this year. Whilst at first glimpse this may appear positive for the dogs usually subjected to this exploitative beauty pageant, undoubtedly the same abuse remains rife - though un-televised.

A man has been convicted of killing and injuring cats in Brighton, yet those who kill other animals are allowed to walk the streets. Is this yet another example of society's hypocrisy and our collective cognitive dissonance?

Silk has experienced a recent resurgence due to the popularity of silk face masks - but is silk vegan? And how is it cruel to animals? We explain how the fabric is made.

News recently broke of draft legislation that would ban the keeping of elephants in UK zoos. Unfortunately, following clarification from environment minister Zac Goldsmith, Defra has no such plans, yet ‘inside sources’ have hinted at growing concern within the government about zoos with a report on elephant welfare imminent.

Kylie Jenner’s billion-dollar beauty brand is going vegan. Jenner revealed on Instagram on Saturday that she “felt it was time to elevate” and that her makeup line, Kylie Cosmetics, will “join the VEGAN and CLEAN family”.

It seems like dozens of scientific reports and studies have come out lately showing that eating way fewer animals and way more plants is absolutely crucial for curbing climate breakdown. But apparently, the connection between animal agriculture and the climate has barely filtered through to the British public.

Thousands of pigeons disappeared during a race over the weekend while one in twenty racing greyhounds in the UK died despite lockdown. These are the victims of animal racing.

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.

Canada Goose has declared it is to go fur-free by next year in what to many people is a surprise announcement and victory for animal activists. “Our future is fur free,” said the brand whose past is synonymous with the abhorrent use of coyote skin trims on its trendy parka jackets.

STORIES: What makes someone go from a life of farming and commercial fishing to being a staunch vegan with a PETA membership? Phil Hatfield shares his story.