UK Bio-technology Newswire Archive
Genetic Modification by Royal Approval
04-05-2011 22:22
In the madness of recent weeks, this one certainly seems to have slippered on by, at least until now.Euopean campaign to ensure that all cosmetics sold in the EU are cruelty-free!
09-04-2011 16:44
A European ban on the marketing of all cosmetics products that have been tested on animals is due to come into effect in March 2013. However, it now appears that the ban is going to be postponed yet again, possibly even until 2025!This is a call-out for support in developing a multi-lingual, Europe-wide, grassroots network to hold the European politicians are held to account and ensure that on March 11th, 2013 all the cosmetics products sold in the European Union are cruelty-free.
International Campaign Launched to Stop Air France-KLM and the Primate Trade
04-03-2011 23:32
AstraZeneca Week of Action saw conference disruptions and many demos across Lond
01-03-2011 13:05
AstraZeneca are a major customer and vocal supporter of HLS's cruel methods of animal torture and scientific fraud, AZ even have the audacity to state that no suffering occurs at HLS! Two days of action against them in London - get involved!On February 24th there is a solidarity protest outside the Swiss Embassy (16-18
24-02-2011 14:04
On 24 February there will be a solidarity action at the Swiss embassy for Silvia, Billy and Costa .On the 15th of April 2010 Silvia Guerini, Luca Bernasconi (called Billy) and Costantino Ragusa (called Costa) have been arrested nearby Zurich, in Switzerland. Their car was stopped and searched by the police that found explosives, gas bottles, incendiary devices and communiques signed ELF Switzerland. From the communique is clear the intention to attack the construction site of the new IBM research center of nanotechnologies in Ruschlikon, Zurich.
GM stick up at Tesco in Bristol
15-02-2011 20:19
Tesco have been pushing their 'we don't use Genetically Modified ingredients, honest' line for years. With evidence mounting of the horrific impact of GM soya in South America, it seemed about time to start making some noise about the way GM has been creeping back onto the shelves, especially when we heard they'd gone so far as to make an in store display of GM oil.What's really happening with the EU Cosmetics Directive
03-02-2011 15:34
It was recently leaked to the Guardian newspaper that the European Parliament will probably be asked to postpone a ban intended to impose a Europe-wide ban on the use of animals for testing cosmetic products, (and their ingredients), and a simultaneous ban on the sale of cosmetic products tested on animals after the European ban comes into force.Cyber Action -- Urge Air Canada to Stop Transporting Monkeys for Vivisection
30-01-2011 10:20
It was recently disclosed that Air Canada are transporting monkeys for research after an employee at Toronto international airport tipped off the BUAV that a shipment of 48 monkeys, destined for Montreal, was being held at the airport after arriving from China. As Air Canada doesn't have a cargo division, all the monkeys they transport must be being carried in the cargo hold of passenger flights with people's luggage.GM Gathering Momentum day kicked off campaign
26-01-2011 11:02
Stop GM – A network of grassroots resistance to GM kicked off the campaign with a free day long gathering to build links and networks and discuss strategies for effectively countering the current threat from the Biotech industryUKCMRI
19-12-2010 16:22
On 16 December 2010 Camden Council granted planning permission to UKCMRI for a gigantic research laboratory (employing 1,500) which will be working on dangerous biological toxins . Help oppose it.latest EF! Action Update on the streets
16-12-2010 19:39
The latest EF!AU came out for the Anarchist Bookfair, we've just been a bit slack about getting it out there. Go to the website and subscribe, to ensure you get it in your inbox hot off the press!More proof of USA TORTURE
15-12-2010 18:10
Reminiscient of NAZI experiments on prisoners, it has been exposed that the USA has extensively experimented with pharmecuticals on prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.FULL STORY at:
http://www.truth-out.org/controversial-drug-given-all-guantanamo-detainees-amounted-pharmacologic-waterboarding6558
Global Day of Action Against Lab Animal Transport - London Demo's
12-12-2010 15:51
As part of the Global Day of Action against companies who transport animals for experimentation, demonstrations will be held in central London against the UK offices of airlines involved.GLAA Protest Animal Experiments at London's Institute of Neurology
12-12-2010 15:13
Fifteen campaigners from Greater London Action for Animals (GLAA) held a funeral protest vigil outside the UCL Institute of Neurology yesterday as part of International Animal Rights Day.Save the Utrectht 5!
08-12-2010 16:35
The University of Utrecht, Holland, has recently announced an end to their primate research program and are now deciding what to do with the remaining five long-tailed macaque monkeys who've been unwilling participants in their pointless experiments!Stop GM gathering
07-12-2010 15:29
Anti-GM update, networking and strategy session for grassroots and NGO campaigners
Saturday 22nd January 2011, 10am – 6pm
Central London
UG#527 - The Emerging Field of Epigenetics (Beyond Genetic Determinism)
04-12-2010 17:56
Dogshocking Vivisector whose animal torture used by military to develop human to
28-11-2010 19:46
Martin Seligman shocked dogs at the University of Pennsylvania. His workwas used to develop torture techniques at the CIA. He is the 2nd president of the
APA to have worked with the CIA in torture techniques for detainees.
Now he has been given a 31 million dollar contract by the US military.
boycott vodaphone demo newcastle tommrow 6th november
05-11-2010 17:14
demo against vodaphone tommrow 12pm