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flag UK proposes ending all hen cages by 2032 and stricter lamb care rules, seeking public input.

flag The UK government has proposed phasing out all cage systems for laying hens, including enriched colony cages used in over 20% of egg production, by 2032, following retailer commitments and public demand for higher welfare standards. flag Simultaneously, it is consulting on stricter rules for lamb castration and tail docking, promoting pain relief and alternatives based on science. flag The eight-week consultations aim to balance animal welfare, farming sustainability, and industry input, with final policies to be shaped by stakeholder feedback.

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