Animal Testing

When the new coalition government came into power in May, our ears pricked up at its commitment to “work to reduce the use of animals in scientific procedures”.

Jenny Seagrove – a legendary TV, film and stage actor – is far from happy after hearing about the Home Office’s annual figures for animal testing.

If Gandhi was alive today, how would he assess the UK?

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing contestants have been announced, and there’s no question who PETA staffers will be backing!

From now, around the entire world, the standard way of testing for skin irritation will be to use high-tech, modern methods – the rabbits will be spared.

Black or brown – why are any bears killed for their fur when we’re in the 21st century and synthetic materials can be used?

Today, the government has released its annual statistics on animal experiments.

In an obscure committee room in Brussels, the new European law governing animal experiments was effectively signed, sealed and delivered.

A year and a half ago, PETA asked the government what action it was taking about certain routine animal tests that could easily be discontinued.

Those of you who have read the entire policy document produced last week by our new government will have noticed a few animal welfare measures.