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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
PETA lobster advert declined on Cornwall to Scilly ferry route
An advert encouraging people to go vegan has been blocked from transport routes between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, an animal rights charity has advert by PETA shows a lobster body with the head of a dog and a caption which reads "If you wouldn't eat your dog, why eat a lobster? Both feel pain, go vegan".PETA said the billboards would have been placed at Land's End airport terminal and on the Scillonian ferry at cafes selling sea life, ahead of the Taste of Scilly Festival in September.A spokesperson for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group said the advert was declined in its original form and PETA was asked to resubmit a revised advert. PETA vice president of vegan corporate projects Dawn Carr, said: "Lobsters are sensitive individuals with unique personalities, just like the animal companions many Scillonians share their homes with, and they deserve to live in peace."It said the travel operator claimed the adverts represented a "conflict of interest with wider businesses".However, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group said its advertising space was "primarily reserved for island-based businesses".It said: "We apply the same guidelines to all advertising to ensure content remains respectful of the Isles of Scilly community and its economy. "We welcome diverse viewpoints, providing they meet our advertising criteria. "Our aim is to ensure that all adverts are in keeping with our responsibilities to the community we serve."
ITV News
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
International animal rights group calls on Sark to cancel Sheep Racing Festival
An international animal rights group has called on Sark to end its traditional Sheep Racing Festival. The Sark Sheep Racing Festival is an annual event where sheep race down a grass track with teddy bear jockeys strapped to their backs. The event takes place in the summer, with proceeds going to the Professor Charles Saint Sark Medical Trust. However, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has written a letter to the Sark Carnival Committee to urge them to race "willing human participants" instead. The Committee met to discuss the letter, and say they will consult with the States of Guernsey vet before making a decision on the best course of action to take. The letter reads: "Sheep are many things, but they are not clowns for human entertainment or professional athletes on whom to wager. "They are gentle, good-natured, playful, and loving animals with complex emotions, [and] are also protective parents and resourceful problem-solvers. Above all, they're individuals who feel pain and fear. "Holding sheep races sends a dangerous message to young people that it is acceptable to objectify animals and use them as little more than living props. "The sheep do not consent to participating in this confusing and stressful event and should be left in peace." PETA is an animal rights group against the use of animals in laboratories, the food industry, the clothing trade, and the entertainment business. They have historically called for bans and changes in the UK to protect animals, from phasing out police dogs to changing the name of The Sly Old Fox pub in Birmingham, calling it "derogatory". Dawn Carr, PETA Vice President of Vegan Corporate Projects, says: "Sheep do not consent to participating in this confusing and stressful event and should be left in peace. "There are plenty of fun and family-friendly rural activities without animals that can be celebrated. "How about a 'potato' and spoon race, a hobby horse jump competition, or a tractor tug of war?" The next Sark Sheep Racing events will begin on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 July 2025. Want the inside track on the issues that will shape Guernsey's Election this June? Listen to Guernsey Votes, an ITV Channel podcast packed with expert guests, local insight and analysis you can trust...
Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Scrap 'cruel' and 'archaic' Highland Show livestock parade, say animal rights activists
Animal rights group PETA is demanding a parade of horses and livestock at the Royal Highland Show is scrapped. Calling the tradition cruel, the charity said it is time for Scotland's largest agricultural event to 'enter the 21st century' and stop marching animals in front of noisy crowds. The historic show, which this year runs from June 19 to 22 at Ingliston, near Edinburgh Airport, showcases Scotland's food, farming and rural life. It attracts close to 200,000 visitors every year with around 4,500 head of livestock plus other animals on show and taking part in competitions. But PETA has sent a letter to James Logan, chairman of the organisers Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, urging him to 'scrap the cruel, archaic Grand Parade that showcases farmed animals and horses' and instead 'erect a statue that celebrates animals for the individuals they are'. Dawn Carr vice president of vegan corporate project at the charity said they'd even foot the bill for the artwork. She wrote since farming began our understanding of animals has improved and that every one of them is 'someone with complex socials preferences, skills, and a lust for life not unlike our own'. Ms Carr said: 'Cows and bulls are playful and loyal, sheep are clever and empathetic, and chickens are curious and nurturing. 'One thing animals are not is 'stock', and a statue commemorating them is a much better way to celebrate animals than marching them in front of noisy crowds of people, many of whom later pile animals' dead bodies onto plates. 'To meet this appetite for flesh, millions of animals are confined to dirty, dark factory farms for their entire miserable lives.' She continued: 'Of course, the Royal Highland Show can still celebrate farming! The UK farmers who supply our fruit, vegetables, grains and other plant foods certainly deserve a parade for keeping us nourished with cruelty-free protein, vitamins, and minerals with a far lower carbon footprint. 'Plus, not one potato will feel skittish if paraded through cheering crowds, nor will a squash scream when later chopped to pieces. Animal parades are so yesterday, but a plant parade would be a real turnip for the books.' Mr Logan said the show has 'proudly celebrated' the country's rural communities for 241 years championing all aspect of agriculture and food production. He added: 'Animal welfare is, and always has been, a top priority. We work closely with veterinary professionals, welfare organisations, and regulatory agencies to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld across the Show, including during the Grand Parade. 'Animals are handled by experienced professionals in a calm and respectful environment, and claims of cruelty are both inaccurate and misleading.' Mr Logan concluded: 'The Royal Highland Show continues to be a celebration of progress in food and farming and a showcase of the pride, professionalism, and care at the heart of Scottish agriculture.'
The Guardian
16-04-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Gail's to drop soya milk surcharge after campaign by Peta
The bakery chain Gail's is to drop its soya milk surcharge after a campaign by a leading animal rights charity argued that the fee 'unfairly discriminated' against customers. Gail's will offer free soya from 21 May for customers choosing dairy-free milk, following suit with most leading high street coffee chains, which tend to offer one – soya – for nothing. However, other dairy-free alternatives such as oat, almond and coconut milk often still come at a cost. Gail's previously charged between 40p and 60p extra if customers wanted oat or soya milk in their coffee or tea. There will still be a charge for oat milk. With at least one in three Britons now drinking plant-based milks, the animal rights charity Peta welcomed the move to help customers make more ethical choices, but also called on Gail's to drop its additional charge for oat milk. The charity's vice-president of vegan corporate projects, Dawn Carr, said: 'Charging more for plant milk leaves a bad taste in customers' mouths, particularly when it is a choice they make for their health, to be kind to cows, or for the planet. 'Peta celebrates Gail's taking the first step in offering soya without the surcharge, but to spare cows from harm and reduce methane emissions, the oat-milk upcharge also has to be ground down.' Pret a Manger stopped charging extra for plant-based milks such as oat, almond, soya and rice-coconut in the UK in 2020 after calls from animal rights advocates. Starbucks dropped its vegan milk surcharge in the UK in 2022. Leon and Joe and the Juice do not charge extra for any standard dairy-free milk alternatives. Costa Coffee and Caffè Nero do not charge for soya milk, but oat and coconut milk are an additional 45p at both. Costa also has an 'ultimate blend' plant-based milk alternative at some stores for 35p. Peta renewed its calls for these charges to be dropped. A spokesperson from Gail's said: 'We understand choice is important, which is why we're proud to offer British-grown oat milk and soya as dairy alternatives. From 21 May, there will be no additional charge for soya milk in our bakeries. We want to make it easier for everyone to enjoy their coffee or tea the way they like it, while remaining dedicated to sourcing high-quality ingredients that are both delicious and sustainable.'
The Independent
04-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Peta rail against Gail's Bakery for ‘discriminatory' extra charges for non-dairy milk
Animal rights charity Peta has launched a campaign calling for bakery Gail's to drop its 'discriminatory' extra charges on plant-based milk. It claims the surcharge is unfair for customers who are lactose intolerant or who are opting to drink plant milk for ethical reasons. The upmarket bakery charges 40p to 60p extra for alternatives to cow's milk such as soya, oat, almond and coconut milk. One in three Britons now drink plant-based milk and one in 10 UK adults are also lactose intolerant, but many cafes charge extra for milk alternatives. Peta claimed on its website that Gail's is 'falling behind industry standards' and added that customers should not have to pay more to make 'animal-friendly' and 'sustainable choices'. It added that 'cow's milk should be more expensive to accurately reflect the true cost to animals and the planet'. Peta added that it is concerned the extra cost could deter customers from choosing plant-based milk over cow's milk and urged the bakery to make the milks the same price. The charity explained that in the dairy industry, calves are taken from their mothers so that milk can be produced and sold. It added that the dairy industry contributes to the climate crisis because emissions from farming cows are the primary source of the greenhouse gas methane, which like carbon dioxide, warms the atmosphere. 'GAIL's is milking customers who care about animals and the planet by offering a discount on re-useable cups but still charging extra for plant milk,' Peta Vice President of Vegan Projects Dawn Carr said. ' Dairy milk is an environmental disaster, cruel to cows, and bad for human health. We're calling on the company to ditch the upcharge and encourage all conscious coffee drinkers to join PETA's campaign.' Pret a Manger stopped charging extra for plant-based milks in the UK in 2020 after calls from animal rights advocates. Starbucks has also not charged extra for vegan milks since 2022 and there is also no extra cost at Leon and Joe and the Juice for dairy-free alternatives. At Costa Coffee and Cafe Nero soya milk is free, but oat and coconut milk are an additional 45p at both cafes. There is also an 'ultimate blend' plant-based milk alternative at Costa which costs 35p. Peta has also called for these charges to be dropped. Gail's has been contacted for a comment. The bakery has faced backlash for its expansion plans. It first opened in Hampstead, north-west London, in 2005, but since 170 branches have opened across the UK.
