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Trilby - Vegan Supporter
Wednesday, 24 October, 2018

Vegan stuck with ‘crisps and nuts’ on 7h flight after vegan meal fail

Vegan Society supporter was left without food on a transatlantic flight. (Read more)

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Thursday, 27 September, 2018

Sign our petitions demanding vegan options on every public sector menu

We urge English, Scottish and Welsh governments to improve catering for vegans as part of our Catering for Everyone campaign. ...(Read more)

George Eustice MP, Farming Minister
Thursday, 13 September, 2018

Farming Minister to join Vegan Society party conference fringe event

Farming Minister George Eustice will be joining our fringe event on how veganism can help build a sustainable and healthy food...(Read more)

The British Library canteen is embracing veganism
Tuesday, 28 August, 2018

British Library goes vegan for a day

British Library takes up our Plate Up for the Planet challenge and turning its cafe into a vegan haven. ...(Read more)

Vegan Society new offices at Ludgate Hill Birmingham
Wednesday, 15 August, 2018

We move home as staff numbers quadruple in a decade

We are moving into a larger office to accommodate the growth of our staff. (Read more)

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Tuesday, 31 July, 2018

UK rail companies urged to provide vegan food onboard trains

We are targeting train companies with our latest campaign to improve catering for vegans in the travel sector.(Read more)

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Wednesday, 20 June, 2018

Vegan prisoners get expert guide on rights and nutrition

We have released a comprehensive guide for prisoners and those who look after them with all the latest expert advice....(Read more)

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Saturday, 9 June, 2018

Meat traces found in supermarket vegan meals

The Telegraph reported today that traces of meat had been found in Sainsbury’s own brand Meat Free Meatballs and...(Read more)

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Monday, 4 June, 2018

Dear environmentalists: vegan public figures challenge the green movement to go vegan

George Monbiot, Kerry McCarthy MP, Dale Vince and Jonathan Bartley challenge other environmentalists to go vegan this World Environment Day (5...(Read more)

lady in hospital bed talking to a nurse
Tuesday, 20 March, 2018

NHS Sustainability Day: Calls for environmentally-friendly public sector catering

We're also launching our Catering for Everyone campaign to ensure the needs of vegans are met in public sector institutions....(Read more)

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Thursday, 22 February, 2018

Product Recall Alert

CO YO recalls coconut yoghurts. (Read more)

Centre for Human Animal Studies Building
Monday, 15 January, 2018

First of its kind research into effective vegan advocacy launched

We've commissioned research that explores the reasons stopping people from becoming vegan.(Read more)

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Wednesday, 13 December, 2017

New survey shows 9 in 10 vegans want more ‘grab and go’ food options

Going into a high street supermarket or café and picking up a ready-made meal is a no-brainer for most...(Read more)

World Vegan Month with Benjamin Zephaniah
Thursday, 23 November, 2017

Our Ambassador Benjamin Zephaniah releases a music video to celebrate World Vegan Month

Spreading the vegan message through music.(Read more)

Veggie burger
Wednesday, 1 November, 2017

Vegan lifestyle winning hearts and minds across Britain, survey shows

Once regarded as a fringe movement, veganism is now winning British hearts and minds in ever greater numbers.(Read more)

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Tuesday, 3 October, 2017

Ground-breaking report says we must switch from animal to plant protein

New report launched today warns that a shift to plant protein as a substitute for animal protein is “desperately...(Read more)

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Thursday, 21 September, 2017

Scottish politicians back our campaign with a Motion to the Parliament

Big news for veganism! MSPs from various political parties have joined forces to support our Plate Up for the...(Read more)

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Monday, 18 September, 2017

Our vegan challenge saves enough carbon dioxide to fly to the moon and back

Ever wondered how much of an impact veganism really has on the environment?(Read more)

Vegan Vijay - BBC Astronauts. Do you have what it takes?
Friday, 15 September, 2017

Vegan Jain comes top on fitness test on UK national television

Vijay Shah, a vegan from the UK Jain community, has been a participant on a UK television show called...(Read more)

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Thursday, 14 September, 2017

The Vegan Society to launch a report at Party Conferences

We’ll be at this year’s Labour and Conservative Party Conferences, discussing sustainable solutions for British agriculture and launching our...(Read more)

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