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Lack of inspections at fish slaughterhouses a ‘disgrace’, says Animal Equality UK

Charity calls for faster progress on humane slaughter laws for farmed fish in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4

How will Nib Group's battle for bargaining power affect patient choice and costs?

Hospitals claim the Newcastle insurer is seeking to 'gain market dominance'.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24

Salmon giant under fire as covert video 'shows it twice misled Scottish Government'

A SALMON farming giant “twice misled” the Scottish Government about its operations, campaigners have alleged after the release of Freedom of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7

Virus with links to yellow fever discovered in Scotland for first time

The usutu virus has been known to cause ‘significant’ blackbird population declines in many European countries, including the UK.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Death of dozens of swans in Docklands was due to bird flu

Over 50 dead birds have been recovered by wildlife experts over the past week

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Dozens of dead swans found in London spark fears of bird flu outbreak

Authorities are investigating a possible bird flu outbreak after 30 dead swans were found

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Anger over Scottish salmon farm inspections amid 35m unexpected fish deaths

Animal Equality says two surprise inspections in three years suggests ‘embarrassingly poor’ level of scrutiny

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

Race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among Thames Valley swans

Volunteer workers say increasing case numbers and dozens of dead birds raise fears spread is wider than recorded

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2

Scientists create pigs resistant to classical swine fever

Gene-edited animals remained healthy when exposed to highly contagious deadly disease

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025

Another Boston Judge Pushes Back Against Supreme Court Emergency Docket Ruling

The Lower Court Revolt Continues.

Reason · Sep 4, 2025