News: Press release

Security, dogs and silent protest: Why Westfield shut down a festive message of hope that a better world is possible

December 09, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Red Rebels shut out of Westfield Shopping Centre as Extinction Rebellion UK activists display banners reading  “No Shopping on a Dead Planet” and “A Better World is Possible” Hi-Resolution Press Assets https://show.pics.io/xr-global-media-breaking-newsXRUK Press Contact: Marianna (+44) 7827922444 media@extinctionrebellion.co.uk On Saturday 6th December, Extinction Rebellion’s Red…

Court to hear appeal after notorious judge threatens jury in climate case

December 01, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Five women are stepping forward to appeal against their convictions, after a judge threatened the jury with criminal proceedings if they applied their conscience to the case. Appeal Hearing: Thursday 4th December 2025 listed from 10:30 in Court 7 at the Royal Courts of Justice, London.

Drums and a banner over Westminster Bridge: Extinction Rebellion hold ceremonies of love and connection for the River Thames in London

August 30, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Press contact: Dorothea Hackman 07301299930 saveeustontrees@gmail.com First Photos and Video: https://t.me/+7Owp8nddDCJhNzY0  Press selection: https://show.pics.io/xr-global-media-breaking-news/search?collectionIds=68aed8b34643ff06f47e6e60  From 10am this morning, Extinction Rebellion will march in a procession from Tower Bridge, drumming in mourning for the pollution of the Thames. An enormous banner will…

Meet the activists marrying their local river as part of Extinction Rebellion’s Dirty Water Campaign

August 21, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Contact: 07484750955XR UK press team press@extinctionrebellion.uk Starting this Sunday the 24th August to the 24th September, Extinction Rebellion’s Dirty Water Campaign is launching the World Water Wedding with a range of actions intended for people to pledge their troth to protect rivers and water bodies across the country. …

Scientists for XR occupy the Bank of England

July 23, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Press contacts: Shana 07546 166787 | XR UK press team press@extinctionrebellion.uk Photos: https://drive.proton.me/urls/WFVCDS5XJR#OEow1XVNSOdf Early on Wednesday 23rd of July, five scientists occupied the lobby of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), part of the Bank of England. Five scientists remained in the PRA’s lobby from 8am until 9am, during the morning arrival…

Rebels target insurance HQ in solidarity with detained Ugandan protesters

July 16, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Press contacts: Dorothea Hackman 07710 269195⁩  |  XR UK press team 07756136396 BREAKING PHOTOS | PERMANENT ARCHIVE Extinction Rebellion rebels target AIG as part of a national wave of Insure Our Survival actions against insurance companies fanning the flames of climate risk.  At 12 noon today, July 16th, 2025,…

Climate Activists Detained at the “Oscars of the Insurance Industry”

July 09, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Early images “Insuring Disaster, Not Survival” LONDON 9th July — Climate activists with the Insure Our Survival campaign disrupted the “Oscars of the insurance industry” British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall tonight, calling out the industry for profiting from climate chaos and genocide in Gaza, while pushing ordinary people to…

Insurance conference blockade heralds nationwide week of action

July 03, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Insure Our Survival Campaign Marks First Anniversary with Nationwide Wave of Action Targeting Fossil Fuel Insurers

July 02, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

For immediate release. This July, the Insure Our Survival (IOS) campaign marks one powerful year of mobilisation. Over the past 12 months, IOS has coordinated more than 150 actions, targeting 27 insurance firms in over 40 towns and cities. Now, the momentum is accelerating. From 2-14 July, a UK-wide Wave of Action will ramp up pressure on the insurers enabling climate destruction. Across the country, activists will expose the “dirty insurers” underwriting and brokering some of the world’s most devastating fossil fuel projects.