3 month old calf chokes to death on helium balloon at Dalgety Bay farm
Fife farmer advocates for helium balloon ban following calf’s death.
Ruth Jones MP tables Bill to ban fur imports and sales in the UK
Ruth Jones MP tables Fur (Import & Sale) Bill in the House of Commons.
Animal Concern attends the UK Animal Law Conference 2026
Earlier this month, Animal Concern’s Policy & Research Lead, Annie Barber, attended A-Law 2026.
University of Aberdeen to establish Scotland-first Animal Replacement Centre in move towards animal-free research
Scientist Professor Valerie Speirs to use grant money to establish the Animal Replacement Centre (ARC) and continue animal-free testing in cancer research.
Commemorating 150 years of campaigning for animals
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Contradicting Arguments on Shaving Clydesdales Tails, and why Guidance will not be enough
Revised Equine Guidance is due to be published soon. The Clydesdale Horse Society has revealed the pressure to end the practice of shaving tails is getting to them. Animal Concern has written SAWC and Minister Fairlie setting out why they need to set out stronger measures.
Animal Concern publishes Scottish universities prospectus detailing animal testing statistics
In a newly published report, Animal Concern reveals figures of animal testing carried out at Scottish universities.
Scottish election: its time to deliver change for animals
Scots elect a record number of MSPs who support animal welfare.
Scottish Labour responds to Animal Concern’s animal welfare questions
Scottish Labour candidate Catriona Munro sets out Scottish Labour’s stance on animal rights and welfare issues.
Animal Concern contacts MPs about animal testing ahead of debate
Ahead of the debate on the ‘End testing on dogs and other animals’ petition, we contacted MPs about the state of animal testing in the UK.
MPs overwhelmingly support bringing a swift end to animal testing
As MPs unite with the consensus that animal testing must come to an end as quickly as possible, the UK Government reiterates the age old argument that it is still a necessity.
World Day for Laboratory Animals 2026
On World Day for Laboratory Animals 2026, we are thinking of the animals that are subjected to the inhumane and traumatic practice of animal testing.
Shocking new evidence shows cruel animal toxicity testing in the UK
Extensive evidence shows harrowing scenes of animal toxicity testing in the UK.
MSPs answer animal welfare concerns ahead of the Scottish elections
Last week, MSPs at More for Scotland’s Animals Hustings discussed animal welfare issues.
Holyrood Election Guide for Animal Supporters
Find out more about the upcoming Scottish election and the parties' views on animal issues.
Horse Racing; a “Sport” for Psychopaths
Another year of tragic deaths at the Aintree Festival. It is time for this lethal “tradition” to end. Sport should not involve cruelty.
Freedom of Information: a tool for campaigning
In light of the recent Stage 1 vote on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill, we take a look at how to use Freedom of Information as a campaign tool.
Petition to end testing on dogs and other animals to be debated on April 27th
A petition to the UK Government about ending animal testing in the UK has been scheduled for debate on the 27th of April.
“Robust Framework” Won’t Fix a Dying Industry
On the 25th March, MSP’s in parliament heard us loud and clear as we took to the streets and Scottish Parliament to deliver our message; salmon farming cannot continue in Scotland!
Celebrities and Politicians sign open letter calling for MBR Acres closure
Dame Joanna Lumley, Chris Packham, and Jonathan Ross are among a group of celebrities, politicians, and activists that have signed a letter sent to The Home Office and Secretary about animal testing facility MBR Acres.