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Send us a Text Message.Two million scientific experiments were carried out on animals in the UK in 2022.More than four thousand Beagles were among them.Home office figures published in April 2024 show that in 2022 there were 175 cases of non-compliance to government regulations regarding the welfare of animals used in testing. More than 16,000 animals were affected. The government is promising to investigate.MBR Acres in Cambridgeshire is a puppy farm, where beagles are bred to be...

Send us a Text Message.Around 100,000 people in the UK are living with HIV.75% of them say they face discrimination because of it. Why is that and what can be done about it? In this podcast episode, journalist Angela Walker interviews Matthew Hodson, Executive Director of the charity aidsmap about the stigma surrounding HIV and what can be done to address it. Matthew shares his personal story of being diagnosed with HIV in 1998 and discusses the progress that has been made in HIV treatme...

Send us a Text Message.Imagine going in for routine day surgery to help stop occasional bladder leaks and being left permanently disabled needing a wheelchair or stoma bag. That's what's happened to thousands of women around the world.When Kath Sansom of Sling the Mesh began her campaign, she never imagined it would resonate with so many. This episode brings Kath's emotional account of her personal struggles with pelvic mesh complications, revealing the depths of a medical disaster that ...

Send us a Text Message.A look forward to upcoming stories in the series Angela Walker in Conversation with topics ranging from animal testing to medical negligence.And a reminder of some of the stories we've covered so far - including disability discrimination and environmental destruction.Also, how you can get involved and support independent journalism.Support the Show.https://www.angelawalkerreports.com/

Send us a Text Message.Body image concerns related to weight and appearance are now prevalent on a global scale, leading to widespread mental health pressures. This conversation explores the topics of body image, self-acceptance, and the impact of social media and advertising on our perception of beauty. Alexandra Vince, a boudoir photographer, shares her journey and how her work empowers women to feel confident in their bodies. Kate Richmond, who underwent weight loss and corrective surgery,...

Send us a Text Message.Bite size. Full length version available.Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that indiscriminately catches everything in its path, causing damage to the seabed and releasing carbon. Over the past 150 years, bottom trawling has depleted fish populations and harmed marine biodiversity. Efforts have been made to mitigate the impact of bottom trawling through the establishment of marine protected areas and the development of more selective fishing gear. However,...