UK Confirms Human Case of Bird Flu A(H5N1) After Direct Exposure to Infected Birds
A “rare” human case of bird flu has been confirmed in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on Monday. The UKHSA reported that an individual in the West Midlands contracted the A(H5N1) strain after prolonged exposure to infected birds on a farm. The infected individual is currently being treated in a High Consequence …
Lidl Shakes Up Veganuary 2025 With 28 New Plant-Based Products Starting at Just £1.09!
As we reach the halfway point of Veganuary, a month dedicated to plant-based eating, Lidl has launched 28 new plant-based products in its Vemondo Plant! range at pocket-friendly prices starting at just £1.09. With searches for “plant-based food” up by 96% this January, Lidl’s new range is here to provide plant-based inspiration and make your …
Recent Survey Reveals Vegan or Plant-Based Population Has Risen to 2 Million in the UK
A recent survey by The Vegan Society has revealed that 3% of people in Great Britain identify as vegan or plant-based, equating to approximately two million individuals. This growing demographic reflects a broader trend, with an additional 10% of respondents actively reducing or eliminating animal products from their diets. Among them, 4% identify as vegetarian, …
UK’s Most Popular Vegan Joint Announces Closure After Veganuary 2025
Unity Diner, a prominent vegan restaurant in London co-founded by animal rights activist Ed Winters (known as Earthling Ed), is set to close its doors permanently on February 1st, 2025 due to rising costs. Established in 2018, Unity Diner started in a smaller space in Hoxton, East London, before relocating to a bigger venue in …
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London’s 850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market Is Closing For Good As ‘People Eat Less Meat’
Two of London’s infamous markets, Smithfield, which sells meat, and Billingsgate, which sells fish, are set to close after over 800 years of operation, with plans to cease trading by 2028. The City of London Corporation has decided to end its role in managing Smithfield and Billingsgate Fish Market, citing escalating construction costs and inflation …
King Charles III Portrait Gets A Makeover By Activists To Shed Light On RSPCA Farm Cruelty
In a bold and creative act of protest at the Philip Mould gallery in London, activists from Animal Rising targeted a portrait of King Charles III, overlaying it with a Wallace character from “Wallace and Gromit” as part of their ‘redecoration’. The iconic image, coupled with a speech bubble that read, “No cheese Gromit, look …
Massive anti-speciesism posters deck tube and train lines across London
“Animals feel every one of the emotions humans do, and yet they’re caged, tortured, and killed with impunity”. Vegan charity PETAUK has plastered tube carriages with new pro-vegan ads. The adverts are part of their latest campaign in recognition of World Day for the End of Speciesism on 27 August. The charity has released 600 …
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Cadbury to go vegan in new London pop-up
Customers visiting the five-day pop-up will be greeted by a free Cadbury Plant Bar. This month, following in the footsteps of Burger King, Cadbury is opening a one-of-a-kind vegan pop-up shop in Soho, London. For five days starting on 22 March, Cadbury’s unique sweet shop will welcome chocolate lovers of all kinds. This move comes on …
Popeyes to launch its first vegan chicken burger this month
The new sandwich features a proprietary blend of breaded and fried red bean patty, lettuce, and tomato on a Brioche bun. Fast food chain Popeyes is launching its first-ever vegan burger. The American brand – well-known for its fried chicken- has created the new Creole Red Bean Sandwich, using a proprietary blend of breaded and …
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William’s Earthshot Prize grants £1m to five climate campaigners
Prince William called for “all parts of society — to raise their ambition and unite in repairing our planet.” Five climate change campaigners won £1m each of what reports describe as ‘the most prestigious global environment prize in history’. The Earthshot Prize awards has been set up by the Duke of Cambridge through his Royal …
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Brighton’s vegan fried chicken comes to London
Brighton’s first vegan fried chicken shop is expanding with a new location in London. Brighton-based Really Happy Chicken, has now opened its second outlet in London. The new shop is housed in Vaulty Towers, Waterloo. The brand, which serves KFC inspired vegan chicken, opened the doors to its first restaurant in West Street just last …
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Tom Kerridge’s ‘fundamentally vegan’ fast-food restaurant set to open this month
“Bad Vegan aims to showcase that delicious and filling plant-based food can help non-vegans become more aware of their meal choices.” Tom Kerridge’s Bad Vegan – a ‘fundamentally vegan’ fast-food restaurant is set to open its doors on 24 June in Camden, London. The joint spread across two shipping containers at Buck Street Market will …
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