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In June 2025, the UK Parliament debated a petition signed by more than 109,000 citizens, demanding an end to cages in farming. Compassion in World Farming, supported by campaigners such as Deborah Meaden, helped bring the issue into the spotlight. The debate raised the possibility of a total ban on poultry cages by 2027.
Conventional farrowing crates confine sows so tightly that they cannot even turn around. This system has long been criticised for its cruelty, denying pigs the ability to express natural behaviours. Flexible farrowing systems provide sows with more space and only allow temporary confinement when piglet safety is at risk. While this is still far from true freedom, it is undeniably less restrictive than the outdated crates.
When most people hear the word vegan, they think of food: no meat, no dairy, no eggs. But then they see the word stamped on shampoo, makeup, or even cleaning products—and it can feel puzzling. After all, you don’t eat shampoo, so why does it matter if it’s vegan? The answer is simple but powerful: vegan means no animals were used, harmed, or tested on in the making of that product. For vegans, this matters deeply. Choosing cruelty‑free products is about living in alignment with values: respecting animals, refusing to profit from their suffering, and showing that beauty and care…