Our latest statement on COVID-19
With the constantly evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, we wanted to let you know that The Vegan Society is still...(Read more)
Advice issued to employers after veganism ruled a protected belief in the workplace
We have released new guidance for employers to ensure their practices are in line with legal duties.(Read more)
Written judgement concluding veganism as a protected belief
Veganism and the scope of legal protection: Judge Postle provides his full written judgement in support of veganism.(Read more)
Court rules ethical vegans are protected from discrimination
An employment tribunal has ruled today that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief protected by law....(Read more)
Mexborough school to display blue plaque for Donald Watson
The contribution of the key founder of the vegan movement will be recognised in a historic ceremony. (Read more)
Not a modern fad: Veganism turns 75 years old this World Vegan Day
We celebrate our 75th anniversary at the same time as our member celebrates her 75th birthday. (Read more)
Scottish council caters for vegan children in all its schools
The case of one little schoolgirl led to the local authority providing vegan food options in all of their...(Read more)
Imperial College urges the government to promote a shift towards vegan diets
The ground-breaking report says the government must increase support for plant-based diets if it wants to fight climate change. ...(Read more)
Play Fair with Plant Milk: Calls to include vegan milk in schools on par with cow’s milk
Our legal letter to the Department of Health pushes for free school milk initiatives to include plant milk for...(Read more)
Statement on media reports about choline and vegan diets
Recent media reports have exaggerated the importance of choline in vegan nutrition but there are plenty of plant sources...(Read more)
Cricket club goes vegan to be more inclusive
The world's first vegan cricket club is also trialling animal-free leather balls after the chairman's transition inspired other players. ...(Read more)
EU proposal to ban ‘meaty’ names up for debate in Parliament
We will be giving evidence against this unfair and ill-thought-out proposed ban alongside meat industry representatives. (Read more)
Is this the greenest meal in the UK? ...and it's vegan!
We launch possibly the lowest carbon curry ever created as part of our Plate Up for the Planet campaign. ...(Read more)
International Rights Network launches at a vegan rights conference
We join forces with the International Vegan Rights Alliance which has formally been merged to become our International Rights Network. ...(Read more)
AGM Results
The 2019 AGM was held on Saturday 18th May, at Resource for London N7 6PA. Thank-you...(Read more)
Climate emergency: Plant-based policies are a necessary response
We urge politicians to include veganism at the centre of food and farming policies after they declared a national climate emergency....(Read more)
Airlines urged to ‘fly ahead of the curve’ by providing vegan options
We urge airlines that the default ‘chicken or beef’ choice needs an upgrade through our newly launched FlyVe...(Read more)
EU ban on ‘meaty’ names would financially impact public sector, not just vegans
Vegan Society legal expert challenges the irrational EU proposal in a formal letter to the authorities. (Read more)
NHS urged to remove restriction on plant milk
Our legal team has challenged the initiative as it doesn't currently cover plant milks. (Read more)
First ever animal protection law firm launched in the UK
The firm was launched by a team of legal experts with decades of experience in animal protection law. (Read more)
