UK to Ban Boiling Lobsters Alive in Animal Welfare Overhaul

The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, declaring the practice an unacceptable method of killing. The ban is a key part of a new animal welfare strategy for England. Officials stated that "live boiling is not an acceptable killing method" for crustaceans like lobsters. They will publish official guidance on alternative methods. The wider strategy also includes plans to outlaw cages for egg-laying hens and to end puppy farming. These moves fulfill long-promised reforms from the Labour government.