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Churches and religious charities ditch Barclays over fossil fuel ties

Source: PA Archive

A number of churches and religious charities are ditching Barclays over is fossil fuel links.

Climate Christian Action, a community of religious organisations, said Sheffield Cathedral, the Community of Christ and Greenbelt Festival have announced their intention to move away from the bank, having been clients for more than 65 years combined.

Barclays has come under fire in recent years for investing in oil and gas companies.

The groups said this

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