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Police spend £3m on failed climate protest case
1 October 2025
A court has dismissed charges against 15 climate protesters, including four Quakers, accused of planning to "lock on" at the UK's largest power station, Drax, in August 2024.
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Faith leaders call on government to 'make polluters pay' ahead of COP30 as Quakers co-host climate vigil
18 September 2025
As the UK prepares for crucial climate finance talks in the run-up to COP30, faith leaders have urged the government to make polluters and the ultra-wealthy pay for the damage caused by climate change.
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Quakers back global faith outcry over backsliding on climate ahead of COP30
15 July 2025
Insufficient action and backsliding in the international community on climate change cause for deep concern, faith groups say.
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Quakers urge government to tax polluters before global climate talks
27 June 2025
Quakers in Britain has joined faith and civil society leaders in urging the UK government to tax fossil fuel companies and the very wealthy to fund climate action ahead of COP30.
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Quakers call for tougher taxes on oil and gas to tackle climate crisis
2 June 2025
Quakers in Britain have urged the UK Government to go beyond the current windfall tax and take stronger action on oil and gas companies.
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Quakers urge honesty in North Sea energy plan
14 May 2025
The UK government should focus on proven renewable energy solutions rather than “overly optimistic" narratives around carbon capture, Quakers say