XR UK press team press@extinctionrebellion.uk “This World is Ours: Resist. Reclaim. Rise up!”Climate Change is real. The planet is heating, primarily as a result of the burning of fossil fuels. In the resulting chaos, the thirtieth Conference of the Parties (COP30) is meeting in Belem, Brazil.Extinction Rebellion UK and allies across…
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On the 20th September, thousands joined a coalition of groups with Make Them Pay, demonstrating through Central London to demand that the government make billionaires pay to clean up the mess they’ve made of our planet. Photos from the action here. The richest 1% – who in the UK have more wealth…
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Picnic with Extinction Rebellion and friends. Saturday, August 16th 2025 at 12 md. St James Park, London. An afternoon of fun , friends and frolics celebrating our community and friendships. All welcome. Bring cake!
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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 of employees, demanding capital…
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This July marks one official year of the Insure Our Survival Campaign and we’re going to be celebrating in style! Throughout a Wave of Action from 2nd-14th July, the Insure Our Survival campaign is turning up the pressure on the fossil fuel insurers who are enabling climate breakdown. It’s time to push harder – to cancel carbon bombs, stop ecocide, and confront climate injustice.
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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.
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The Hounslow Mela, which took place on the 21st June, is a Desi festival which celebrates South Asian culture. Mela comes from the Sanskrit a place 'to gather' and was a fantastic place for XR Unify to engage with the diaspora on climate issues while bringing the community together through art.
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Early Media: 20230625 CTT Early Media share folder Picture Link: https://show.pics.io/xr-global-media-breaking-news/search?collectionIds=685a7d433ec00754ba953d8e Media Contact: Carol 07791 737093 For immediate release The activists, from climate campaign group Cut The Ties to Fossil Fuels, also call on Government to ban fossil fuel advertising Today (25 June), climate activists have taken over the headquarters of advertising agency…
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This summer, XR groups around the country are preparing for defiant action. Find a protest, block time in your calendar, and join in a season of unity, community, and rebellion.
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The Rugby Football Union has failed so far to respond to questions about the due diligence it carries out when selecting suitable sponsors. Extinction Rebellion put the questions to the RFU in writing on Thursday ahead of the rugby final at Twickenham this weekend.
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