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Our latest recommendation by Animal Charity Evaluators celebrates more than a milestone; it celebrates a movement. This recognition is thanks to every donor, volunteer, and advocate proving that compassion backed by strategy changes everything for animals.

THL UK stands with Animal Law Foundation against Government’s plan to legalise chicken suffering.

How fish farming harms fishes and the environment.

Broiler chickens are chickens raised for meat. On factory farms, they're usually slaughtered when they're just 5-6 weeks old.

Some of our incredible volunteers share how volunteering has helped them achieve a position in the animal protection movement.

Want to know how you can help animals this year? Continue reading for some top tips.

Why eating eggs is bad for health – and bad for chickens, too

For the eleventh year in a row, Animal Charity Evaluators has recognised The Humane League as a recommended charity.

We explore the key welfare issues for farmed turkeys and offer some tasty plant-based alternatives.

There are over a billion sheep on the planet and these facts may just change the way you think about sheep.

What is life like for pigs being bred and reared in farms around the UK?

Humans have been farming sheep for 11,000 years. But what is life like for a farmed sheep?

We are the only animal that drinks the milk of another species. But where does all that milk come from?

Lab-grown, or ‘cultured’, meat is an exciting new concept, which could one day replace factory farming animals. So what exactly is it?

It’s a fact that industrial cow farming has a huge impact on the environment. But what are the problems?

Current gaps in legislation leave animal welfare at risk on British farms.

We explore the truth behind whether eating eggs is healthy for you. Learn more.

We answer the question of how long cows live, and the impact of farming on the lives of cows.

Helping you understand plant-based language, an A-Z guide to vegan terminology.

New legislation means the fight against live exports has been won.

Following reports that working four days instead of five can increase productivity, as well as boosting employee physical and mental health, we’re embarking on a year-long trial.

We dig into why chickens need antibiotics, and the implications it has on human health.

As factory farming prioritises profit over welfare, the industry is forcing chickens to balloon in size. But what does this mean for the animals themselves?

There is a whole community of people making a positive difference to the world based on data. But who are they? And how can you join them?

Millions of birds are killed annually in the United Kingdom alone. We explore whether these animals are slaughtered humanely.

Many people assume that eating chicken is healthy. But is it actually so good for you?

UK’s fourth largest supermarket makes welfare move leaving Asda and Iceland as only major retailers yet to move.

White striping is a disease that shows up in the muscles of chickens. And our report reveals that it’s more widespread than you'd think.

These facts may just change the way you think about turkeys.

We take a look at party commitments for farmed animal welfare

Most of us want to shop with animal welfare in mind, but labels are confusing and even misleading.

Are fish forgetful? Find out if this common belief about their memory is true.

We explore what animal welfare is and why it's important.

Why is accessibility important and how we make our events accessible and inclusive.

With so many options, we look at what the most eco-friendly options are for milk.

Ever wondered how factory farming has changed animals’ bodies? The truth will shock you.

All the facts about egg farming in the UK.

The difference between animal rights and animal welfare, explained

How factory farming harms the environment, animals, and humans

For the tenth year in a row, Animal Charity Evaluators names The Humane League a Recommended Charity.

Should animals be kept in cages? The disadvantages of animal captivity, explained.

In the global historical mosaic, the UK’s veganism journey draws from diverse ethical traditions, crafting a distinctive course. These origins continue to influence our world even today.

While chicken meat is sometimes touted as healthier and better for the environment, the truth is far more disturbing.

What is bird flu and can humans catch it? We look at the growing problem of bird flu.

One of the arguments for consuming eggs is that laying eggs is a natural process so it doesn’t harm hens. But is this true?

We lay out the facts behind milk production.

Want to know which supermarkets are selling fast-growing Frankenchickens? Our new report reveals all.

Why drinking milk is bad for dairy cows and find out what you can do to help?

The health benefits of plant-based eating, explained.

We investigate why fish are important for the health of our planet

Find out more about what we’re doing for the people within the movement.

We investigate why protesting is so vital for creating lasting change.

Nine ways we’re taking action to build a stronger organisation.

Speciesism is a destructive and widespread form of discrimination in the modern world.

The importance of inclusive recruitment and what we're doing about it.

Fish facts to blow your mind; from fish-made art, to the use of tools.

Just how realistic is Chicken Run 2? Ex-industry worker, Liam, spills the beans.

The Humane League UK shares their top 10 most inspirational books for you.

Think chickens aren't intelligent? Here are 10 facts about chickens that may surprise you.

Amid culinary traditions, plant-based diets thrive in the UK, captivating a diverse audience. From its 19th century roots, pivotal role in WW2, and contemporary growth, we follow the history of plant-based diets.

It’s been 7 years since the referendum, but what’s changed for animals in that time?

Why are antibiotics given to farmed animals and should humans be worried about antibiotic resistance?

Want to know how our volunteers make a difference for animals raised for food?

Frankenchickens are unnaturally large birds who have been bred to grow at an accelerated rate, with serious consequences for their welfare.

How can we ensure global change for the animals? What is the OWA and what have they achieved.

How do salmon who never leave their underwater cages get the same pink flesh as their wild counterparts?

We share the best substitutes and what ingredients to watch out for.

Have you ever wondered how many eggs a chicken lays and how farmers meet the increasing customer demand?

Our favourite family movies which share an important animal rights message.

Poultry farming is mostly hidden from sight in the UK. So what does it involve, and what does it mean for animals?

How far away can cows smell? How long do they sleep for? You may be surprised to find out!

Using insects as animal feed is not a solution. There is now a growing body of evidence that insects are conscious and can feel pain.

How we pay our staff so we ensure we are being fair, equitable and effective.

Chickens raised for meat have ballooned in size in recent decades, but what's causing the change?

Forests play a vital role in the world’s carbon cycle but human activity is destroying them at an alarming rate.

Factory farming has forced modern chickens to balloon in size compared to their ancestors, but what is causing this fast growth?

The scale of factory farming is immense. Step-by-step changes make a world of difference for animals.

What is foie gras, how is it made, and why is it so cruel? Find out what you can do to help.

We reveal what goes in a nugget...it might just put you off.

Chickens are the most farmed land animal across the globe, raised and killed in unimaginable numbers. But just how many are killed in the UK each day?

Ever wondered how long a hen lays eggs for? We explain, and expose the truth about what happens when egg production slows down.

Female calves are used in the dairy industry. But what happens to the males?

We explore the controversial topic of why and how male chicks are culled by the egg industry.

The number of chickens living in the UK may just surprise you.

Why go vegan? Some of the many reasons, explained

Why it's important that kids know where their food comes from, and tips on how to tell them.

The evil Mrs Tweedy’s at it again! But how much truth can actually be found in Aardman’s Chicken Run films?

Why eating chicken is bad for animals, the planet, and our health.

An exclusive interview with Charlotte and James Monico, match funders of our End of Year Fundraising Appeal.

We explain what battery cages are, and what they mean for the hens confined inside them.

Live animal transport in the UK still exists - and that’s a problem.

In 2023, the Open Wing Alliance made strides toward ending cruel cages in every corner of the world.

What animal agriculture is, and how it affects us all

What is Gift Aid, are you eligible, and how do you take advantage of it?