There are more than 30 cat cafes licensed in England - but the RSPCA believes many more are operating without regulation.

An east London cat cafe has stood up for the feline-friendly spots after the RSPCA and Cats Protection said it wanted cat cafes across the UK to be “phased out” over concerns about the animals ...

There are more than 30 cat cafes licensed in England ... Each of the three Java Whiskers locations (two in London, and one in Sweden) works with a local shelter to take in surplus kitties ...