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 Scientists occupy the lobby of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), part of the Bank of England, July 23, 2025

FIVE scientists occupied the Bank of England today, demanding that fossil fuel investments be treated as high-risk in the banking and insurance sectors through the implementation of regulatory standards known as capital requirements.

The Extinction Rebellion action saw scientists occupy the lobby of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) as employees filed into the building to start their day.

Protesters held signs reading: “Climate tipping points = economic risk” and “Ecosystem collapse is financial collapse, capital requirements for fossil fuels now.”

The protest took place during the PRA’s public consultation on climate risk in insurance and banking.

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https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/scientists-xr-occupy-bank-england-lobby

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