UK loses ‘A’ grade in global test of animal welfare leadership

UK loses ‘A’ grade in global test of animal welfare leadership

Mar 11, 2020 | News

The UK has dropped a grade in the global assessment of countries’ records on animal welfare due to Brexit parliamentary delays which have held up planned laws such as animal sentience and export regulation. The UK previously held an ‘A’ grade but has now dropped to a...
British food standards the benchmark for trade deals, says NFU

British food standards the benchmark for trade deals, says NFU

Feb 25, 2020 | News

National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, called on the Government to ensure Britain maintains its position as a benchmark for global animal welfare standards amid talks of potential trade deals with the US. Opening the NFU’s annual conference, Batters...