Our food system is destroying the planet: a plant-based diet can save the world
23rd February, 2021

A new report by Chatham House, supported by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and by Compassion in World Farming, highlights the “Impact of the food system on the loss of biodiversity”. We are losing biodiversity and intensive animal farming is…


How to help animals with your holiday shopping
2nd December, 2020

Most of us have become all too familiar with shopping online this year. Luckily, online retailer Amazon has an added benefit that helps you give back to your favourite charity this holiday season and all year long! When you shop through AmazonSmile,…


Poll shows that just 8% of Brits correctly guess the percentage of UK hens confined in cages
26th November, 2020

In November 2020, Animal Equality released findings from a YouGov poll revealing that just 8% of British consumers know the percentage of hens confined in cages on egg farms across the UK. The study, commissioned by Animal Equality in October 2020, questioned 2,083 individuals…


Aldi signs up to the European Chicken Commitment in France, Germany and Spain. What does this mean for the UK?
26th November, 2020

This month, giant discount retailer Aldi committed to the European Chicken Commitment in not one, but two countries – Germany and Spain – following dialogue with Animal Equality and fellow animal advocates within the Open Wing Alliance, a global coalition of animal…


Millions of Minks Culled Due to COVID-19 Risk
18th November, 2020

The COVID-19 virus has mutated in minks farmed for their fur in Denmark, while in other European countries thousands of chickens have been slaughtered due to avian flu and new cases of swine fever are emerging in wild boar populations leading to…


A letter from our Director to Climate Assembly UK
17th November, 2020

The UK Government has committed to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Climate Assembly UK have now published a report setting out recommendations on how to achieve this. The climate crisis is the greatest environmental challenge that our planet has…


What is it like to have tens of thousands of roommates?
2nd July, 2020

How would you feel if, for the rest of your life, you were forced to live in a warehouse packed with so many people that you could barely even stretch your arms and legs? As each day passes, you all grow bigger…


Take This Simple Action To Help Animals
19th June, 2020

Do you have five minutes to help end cruelty to animals? It’s easy to make a real difference by creating a fundraiser for Animal Equality UK on Facebook! By taking this simple action, you can show your support for…


13 Inspiring Black Vegans to Support
3rd June, 2020

We wanted to spotlight some of the Black vegans who inspire us and who we would encourage everyone to follow, learn from, and support.


Lunch and Learn Corporate Webinars
Help Us Bring the Plant-Based Message to Your Workplace
22nd May, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re offering our free corporate ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions as remote webinars.


Wet markets – a global action to tackle a global threat
4th May, 2020

Over 200,000 messages, eight countries, five languages and one simple request: ban wet markets. On Monday 27th April between 5pm and 8pm UK time, something quite incredible happened on Twitter. Thousands of people from around the world came together to take a…


Take on the 2.6 Challenge!
23rd April, 2020

Want to save animals, help the planet and support a charity at the same time? If so, you’re in the right place! COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on many of us and, together, we face countless uncertainties. Charities too have been…


Is it time to take beef off the menu?
21st April, 2020

Nearly three million cows are raised and killed every year in the UK. These defenceless cows feel joy and pain and have a desire to live.


Animal Equality’s Executive Director takes to Reddit for a live Q&A
9th April, 2020

We are excited to announce that tonight at 7.30pm our Executive Director, Abigail Penny, will be hosting a Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA)! What…


Films for animal lovers
Six films for animal lovers to watch at home
27th March, 2020

While it’s not ideal that we’re having to spend so much time at home at the moment, every cloud has a silver lining… You now have the opportunity to make your way through that list of films you’ve been meaning to watch!…