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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a government epetition to end the non-stun slaughter of animals, to support animal welfare. Supported by the RSPCA, the petition calls for an end to the slaughter of animals without pre-stunning. EU and ...

Subway refutes claims that it had ‘switched’ to halal meat alternatives in a number of its stores, claiming these outlets were specifically opened as halal stores, after news headlines such as this one floated in the news “Subway removes ham ...

By Fiona Dryden, Leicester Mercury All Halal meat has been withdrawn from Leicester city schools after tests revealed a lamb kebab contained more than 50 per cent beef. The decision by Leicester City Council followed DNA tests on a halal lamb ...

The Swiss will vote on a proposal to ban speculation on agricultural commodities and food, the government said Wednesday, announcing that organisers had gathered enough signatures to put the issue to a referendum. The Swiss Socialist Party’s youth wing gathered ...

MUSLIM parents in Leeds who are worried about the origins of ‘halal’ meat in their children’s school meals are boycotting them in favour of vegetarian alternatives, it has been claimed. The claim has led to council bosses offering reassurances that ...