In the UK this week, the RSPCA and Cats Protection UK have publicly spoken out against cat cafes; the businesses where customers can pay for the privilege of sipping lattes alongside (generally) rescued cats. But how are Dominic, Julie & Ant feline about this, and the rest of the week's animal rights news?!

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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This week's stories:

https://plantbasednews.org/culture/sport/olympians-open-letter-plant-based-olympics/ 

https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/news/lancaster-bid-reindeer-win 

https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/farming/revealed-norfolk-farms-breach-eco-rules-twice-a-week/#:~:text=Norfolk's%20factory%20farms%20break%20environmental,Will%20looser%20regulations%20worsen%20pollution%3F&text=New%20figures%20have%20revealed%20that,environmental%20rules%20twice%20a%20week. 

https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/what-makes-a-sustainable-dairy-farm-survey-results 

https://news.sky.com/story/cat-cafes-should-be-phased-out-rspca-warns-13331963 

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/savage-cat-food-recall-bird-flu-b2716999.html 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/18/mexico-city-bloodless-bullfights 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czrn4p2k30xo 

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