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Climate activists blockade shipping company in solidarity with Ukraine

Climate activists have blockaded a global shipping company in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The campaigners, from a number of different groups, are demanding an end to gas shipping that they say is fuelling the invasion of Ukraine. Four ...

25 Mar 2022 at 09:55

Activists glue themselves to Government building in climate protest

The Business Secretary has insisted the Government will not switch off domestic oil and gas production as climate change activists targeted his department in an act of “civil disobedience”. Kwasi Kwarteng hit back at a group of scientists in ...

13 Apr 2022 at 17:55

Demonstrators block Downing Street gates in protest at PM’s climate approach

Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion supporters descended on Westminster to protest against Liz Truss’s approach to the environment during what was a difficult day for the Prime Minister. Crowds of climate demonstrators arrived in Whitehall in ...

14 Oct 2022 at 21:41

Climate protesters found guilty of criminal damage at Barclays headquarters

Climate protesters who caused almost £100,000 in damage after smashing glass windows at the London headquarters of Barclays bank could face jail after being found guilty of causing criminal damage. Carol Wood, 53, Nicola Stickells, 52, ...

05 Dec 2022 at 16:35

XR steward says ‘handful of naughty people’ wanted to disrupt London Marathon

An Extinction Rebellion (XR) activist stewarding people near the TCS London Marathon said there were “a handful of naughty people” who would have liked to block the race to protest about the climate situation”. Up to 50,000 XR ...

23 Apr 2023 at 14:08

Small boat asylum seeker condemns Braverman at XR rally outside Home Office

An asylum seeker who crossed the Channel in a small boat declared that “no human is illegal” as Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists rallied outside the Home Office’s central London headquarters. XR climate activists carrying ...

23 Apr 2023 at 22:16

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First Ride: BMW’s F900 XR is an adventure bike with sporting credentials

What is it? The adventure sport motorcycle aims to provide all things to all people. It could be used for some light off-roading, it’ll happily sweep through those longer days in the saddle and it’ll give riders something ...

02 Aug 2023 at 14:22

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Greta Thunberg detained by Dutch police at climate demonstration in The Hague

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of people detained by police in The Hague as they removed protesters who were partially blocking a road in the Dutch city. Ms Thunberg was seen flashing a victory sign as ...

06 Apr 2024 at 14:39

How is the TCS London Marathon reducing its environmental impact?

The 2023 TCS London Marathon coincides with the third day of an Extinction Rebellion (XR) protest but the event’s organisers are already taking steps to reduce its environmental impact. At least 45,000 people are ...

22 Apr 2023 at 15:02

Extinction Rebellion throw black paint over Michael Gove’s office

Climate activists have poured black paint over Michael Gove’s office in protest at his decision to green-light a new coal mine in Cumbria. Extinction Rebellion(XR) members poured black paint down the sloped ...

18 Jan 2023 at 16:48

Activists target City insurers over fossil fuels amid week of global action

Extinction Rebellion (XR) protesters have targeted the offices of insurance firms in the City of London as part of a week-long global action against fossil fuel coverage. The co-ordinated campaign – Insure ...

27 Feb 2024 at 16:44

XR demonstrators throw fake oil in GB News protest

GB News has been branded a “puppet TV station” for the fossil fuel industry by Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists who hurled fake oil outside the channel’s main studio. Protesters threw the dark paint, ...

18 Mar 2024 at 13:00

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