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PETA launches campaign against apes in show business
Use of chimpanzee in upcoming film sparks online petition

UK charity PETA has launched an online advertising campaign following the use of a chimpanzee in the upcoming movie The Wolf on Wall Street, which features actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

Alongside primatologist Jane Goodall, PETA US have urged DiCaprio not to work with great apes in the future due to the poor treatment they say the animals receive in show business.

The US adverts include a graphic video about the lives of primate "actors", which the charity says is aimed at informing DiCaprio and cinema-goers that chimpanzee actors are taken from their mothers at an early age and suffer abuse.

According to PETA, an online petition asking fans to urge DiCaprio not to work with great apes again has so far received 35,000 signatures.

PETA UK's Mimi Bekhechi said: "We hope the next time Leo receives a script with an ape 'actor' in it, he'll remember that these sensitive animals are stolen from their mothers at birth and subjected to physical abuse – and he'll demand a rewrite."

Actress Anjelica Hudson has narrated a video for PETA US on the suffering of great apes in the entertainment business.

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FIVP publishes CMA Compliance Checklist

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 FIVP has published a CMA Compliance Checklist to support independent practices with the Market Investigation Order.

The document includes deadlines for small and large businesses, with tick boxes for each of the tasks. The organisation also invites practices to contact them for support with requirements.

Rita Dingwall, FIVP chair, said: FIVP appreciates that navigating the new CMA requirements can feel daunting. We hope this checklist will make things a little easier, helping independent practices work through what is required with confidence. 

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APHA launches free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with Springpod, has launched a free virtual work experience programme, giving young people across the UK the chance to explore careers dedicated to protecting animal and plant health.

The on-demand programme offers a unique insight into career opportunities within APHA, showcasing how students can contribute to tackling some of the UK's most critical biosecurity and environmental challenges.

Designed for students aged 13 and over, the course includes more than 10 hours of engaging content featuring real-life industry insights, scenario-based challenges, and practical guidance on applying for jobs. To register for the course, visit the APHA website.