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Behind the scenes
The results of our 12 month trial are in.
Factory farming
THL UK stands with Animal Law Foundation against Government’s plan to legalise chicken suffering.
Factory farming
How fish farming harms fishes and the environment.
Factory farming
Broiler chickens are chickens raised for meat. On factory farms, they're usually slaughtered when they're just 5-6 weeks old.
Our Movement
Some of our incredible volunteers share how volunteering has helped them achieve a position in the animal protection movement.
Our Movement
Want to know how you can help animals this year? Continue reading for some top tips.
Food and lifestyle
Why eating eggs is bad for health – and bad for chickens, too
Our Movement
For the eleventh year in a row, Animal Charity Evaluators has recognised The Humane League as a recommended charity.
Factory farming
We explore the key welfare issues for farmed turkeys and offer some tasty plant-based alternatives.
Our Movement
Give the gift of compassion and double your impact for animals today.
Animal facts
There are over a billion sheep on the planet and these facts may just change the way you think about sheep.
Factory farming
What is life like for pigs being bred and reared in farms around the UK?
Our Movement
Want to make a difference to animals but don’t know where to start? Here’s our guide.
Factory farming
Current gaps in legislation leave animal welfare at risk on British farms.
Food and lifestyle
We explore the truth behind whether eating eggs is healthy for you. Learn more.
Animal facts
We answer the question of how long cows live, and the impact of farming on the lives of cows.
Food and lifestyle
Helping you understand plant-based language, an A-Z guide to vegan terminology.
Learn more
What is bird flu and can humans catch it? We look at the growing problem of bird flu.
Factory farming
Humans have been farming sheep for 11,000 years. But what is life like for a farmed sheep?
Factory farming
Factory farming
We are the only animal that drinks the milk of another species. But where does all that milk come from?
Food and lifestyle
Lab-grown, or ‘cultured’, meat is an exciting new concept, which could one day replace factory farming animals. So what exactly is it?
Behind the scenes
Factory farming
It’s a fact that industrial cow farming has a huge impact on the environment. But what are the problems?
Learn how eating animals can put human health at risk and discover more about our broken food systems.
What is the environmental impact of animal agriculture and why do we need to move away from factory farming?
What animal agriculture is, and how it affects us all
We share the best substitutes and what ingredients to watch out for.
We share our delicious plant-based pancake recipe. A great treat for the whole family.
Top tips on giving up cheese, we know it's hard but here's why you should.
These facts may just change the way you think about pigs. Help animals on farms today.
Think chickens aren't intelligent? Here are 10 facts about chickens that may surprise you.
How far away can cows smell? How long do they sleep for? You may be surprised to find out!
Nine ways we’re taking action to build a stronger organisation.
Volunteering has a whole host of benefits, for you and for animals. Find out more.
For the tenth year in a row, Animal Charity Evaluators names The Humane League a Recommended Charity.
A white paper on the welfare of chickens raised for meat in the European Union.
The scientific case for legislation to ban cages for egg-laying hens. It’s time for legislation to catch up with the social conscience of consumers.
Around 300 million chickens raised to Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) standards will experience one third the severe pain of conventional birds.