The Latest News about our Campaigns at The Humane League UK

New investigation reveals the true plight of chickens on Co-op’s farms

Lidl seem to be having trouble telling the truth…so we’ve given them a helping hand.

Lidl’s claims are being challenged as we complain to the Advertising Standards Agency.

Lidl is exposed as a new UK undercover investigation is made public. Will you add your voice and fight for animals alongside us?

The fight for justice for chickens isn’t over. We’re appealing the Court’s decision, for the sake of each of the millions of chickens on factory farms right now.

High Court rules that Defra hasn’t behaved unlawfully in our legal challenge on behalf of chickens.

Co-op members vote for the supermarket to adopt the Better Chicken Commitment…but the Board refuse to budge.

Factory farming conditions may be putting customer health at risk due to breeding ground for bacteria.

We know that many animals create strong bonds with each other, and with humans. But do chickens?

Eggs are a staple in many UK homes, but how much do you really know about where they come from?

What progress has the European Chicken Commitment meant for chickens?

Today, we’ve launched a new campaign calling on Lidl’s partners to speak out against animal cruelty. Here’s why.

Tesco follows Co-op, Morrisons, and Lidl in announcing more space for chickens...but is it enough?

A history of our fight for chickens raised for meat.

Highlights from our corporate campaigns against cage eggs.

Animal advocates took to the stage at Co-op’s AGM, demanding Co-op do better for chickens.

We explore the detail behind the decision.

Protests kick off outside KFC's flagship store after the fast-food giant reneged on its promise to stop selling Frankenchickens.

The judgment is in on one of the most important legal cases for animals in history.

Lidl Germany has committed to ending the use of cruelly-bred Frankenchickens.

Judges at the Court of Appeal hear why breeding Frankenchickens is illegal.

Catch up on the latest on our Frankenchicken appeal as we fight to revolutionise British farming for animals.

Next week we’re back in court against the Government in an appeal that could revolutionise British farming.

Campaigner and Co-op member, Jodi, responds to Co-op's refusal to stop selling Frankenchickens

Companies may be forced to reveal the truth behind how animals are raised for food.

Chickens are a classic image of Easter, but are suffering on an industrial scale

In a win for animals, Lidl GB has announced it will give chickens more space.

The new Chair of Co-op received a giant open letter, signed by Co-op member Chris Packham and over 2000 members.

Morrisons has announced it will give its chickens more room, but will remain using cruelly-bred Frankenchickens.

UK chickens are still caged - and they need our help

A fish feels pain - and here’s how scientists know

Learn more about the latest on caged hens and the progress being made.

The latest in our Legal Challenge as we face the Government in the High Court.

The first ever parliamentary reception focused on fish welfare has been held at Westminster.

There are approximately 3 million hens still in cages in Scotland. We address the SNP.

The RSPCA brings scientific heft to our court case challenging Frankenchickens.

Undercover investigation reveals suffering of fast-growing ‘Frankenchickens’ at Lidl supplier

Celebrated artist Isabella Cotier has created a travelling mural to combat the cruelty farmed fish face at slaughter.

Our challenge against the government over the legality of fast-growing Frankenchickens has been granted a full hearing in the High Court.

World’s largest sandwich chain signs up to the European Chicken Commitment.

Morrisons and Co-op are falling behind when it comes to animal welfare.

As customers demand more accountability from retailers, one is showing the others how it’s done.

Open letter signed by 23 animal protection groups urges consumer action.

The European Commission announces a huge step forward for animals with a ban on the use of cages from 2027.

Jenny Packwood, Head of Brand Engagement at KFC UK & Ireland, explains why signing up to the Better Chicken Commitment was a crucial step.

The European Parliament has supported making cages for farmed animals illegal across the European Union by 2027. Here’s what comes next.

Investors have power to affect a huge amount of positive change in the world. But there is one move that really can transform the lives of over a billion animals.

Waitrose throws its weight behind our campaign to outlaw cages for laying hens.

A concerted effort by The Humane League and the Open Wing Alliance has led to popular restaurant Wagamama adopting a global cage-free policy.

A new report reveals that top restaurants all over the world—including McDonald’s and Subway—are falling behind on animal welfare.

Morrisons sells itself as a sunny and wholesome brand - this video exposes the truth.

Global bakery chains, Focus Brands and Groupe Le Duff, commit to sourcing only cage-free eggs for their supply chains.

A recent poll shows appetite for new legislation to protect fishes at slaughter.

Fishes feel pain and should be protected by law. However, with no government officials inspecting their welfare at slaughter, these complex and sensitive animals have been neglected and forgotten.

Millions of fishes are at risk of a painful death. It’s time to tell the UK Governments: stop forgetting fishes.

Doug Maw fought against his employer’s callous use of fast-growing chickens. Now he has been fired; but not silenced.

Why ‘ranges’ don’t go far enough for animals. If you want to support our campaigns sign up to our newsletter.

We ask fish expert Jonathan Balcombe all about fishes, flies and his favourite facts

Today, Beatrice’s Bill was presented to the House Of Commons. Find out what happened next.

#BeatricesBill: a huge opportunity to ban this cruel and outdated practice.

Yum! Brands pledges to source 100% cage-free eggs for close to 50,000 of its locations around the world. This commitment represents the largest public cage-free campaign victory to date, led by the Open Wing Alliance.

The Government is failing millions of chickens like Molly. Now we’re fighting back.

We explore why fishing is such a hurtful hobby and find out the ways you can help.

A salmonella outbreak led to supermarkets clearing their shelves, but chicken farming is dangerous in many other ways.

A joint letter calls on the Government to launch a consultation on cages for laying hens.

The Humane League UK, RSPCA, and the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation hosted MPs, celebrities and food industry representatives to show widespread support for an end to cages for laying hens.

Jonathan tells us about his new children’s book, his own experience of fishing as a boy, and the challenges of getting people engaged on fish welfare.

One year ago today Burger King made a historic move by signing up to the Better Chicken Commitment.

Judicial review refused permission to proceed… but we’re not giving up.

Majid al Futtaim is the first Middle Eastern company to adopt such a policy.

By announcing financial support for farmers to implement the Better Chicken Commitment, Defra has demonstrated the direction that the Government wants to see animal welfare go in.

Is this new industry-led initiative what it claims to be?

Four top UK animal charities have sent a joint letter to supermarket Farmfoods, blasting them for reneging on their commitment to end cages by 2025 and urging them to reconsider as the Government pursues a national ban on cages.

Supermarket Farmfoods' Glasgow HQ, major offices in Birmingham, and Solihull depot have been targeted by animal activists over the company abandoning their commitment to stop caging egg-laying hens.

This weekend, we’ve been protesting at KFC drive-thrus across the country, demanding that the fast-food giant keep its promise to improve the lives of millions of chickens.

Motion to improve chicken welfare gains momentum ahead of Co-op’s AGM.

Higher welfare doesn’t just benefit animals, but humans and the world we live in too.

Campaigners said Co-op is copping-out of providing decent animal welfare standards to millions of birds.

Shockingly, farmed fish slaughterhouses are not considered slaughterhouses by UK law, and therefore don’t need to contain CCTV cameras.

The Court of Appeal has granted our appeal against the Government over the use of Frankenchickens.

Plastic straws have become a symbol of the fight against plastic pollution and better marine protection. But are they really THE issue for our oceans?

The long awaited AWC opinion is out…and it could mean big things for fishes.

Shocking new investigation reveals the horrifying reality for chickens on factory farms.

How many Matt Hoods does it take to advocate for better animal welfare standards…?

M&S has become the first national supermarket in the UK to meet the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) for their fresh chicken.

After millions of birds died in the last heatwave, animal charities have joined forces to demand better.

Around 300 million chickens raised to Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) standards will experience one third the severe pain of conventional birds.

July marked 200 years of animal welfare laws in the UK and yet hens are still locked in cages.

The popular restaurant chain with over 1,200 outlets has pledged to stop using caged eggs.

Protestors in costume demonstrated outside Parliament to call for an end to cruel cages for hens.

We explain the next big opportunity in our advocacy for fishes. Why this is important and how can you help.

The largest coffee chain in the world pledges to improve the welfare of chickens.