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Demotix: Corporations and banks targeted during protests

Many corporate targets such as Santander, Llyods bank and Mc Donalds were targeted by protesters in London during anti-cuts protests. London, UK, 26/03/2011.

Demotix: Police tactics following occupation of Fortnum & M

Department store Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly was occupied by protesters this afternoon amidst the action. Police where overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of people and became kettled themselves causing brief clashes. London, UK, 26/03/2011.

Demotix: UK Uncut force closure of Barclays Bank in Piccadi

UK Uncut forced the closure of Barclays Bank in Piccadilly Circus just after 11am. Yesterday it was revealed that the bank paid just 1% corporation tax in 2009 - £113m after record profits of £11.6bn. London, UK, 19/02/2011.

Demotix: UK Uncut close Barclays Bank in Piccadilly Circus

UK Uncut forced the closure of Barclays Bank in Piccadillly Circus just after 11am. Yesterday it was revealed that the bank paid just 1% corporation tax in 2009 - £113m after record profits of £11.6bn. London, UK, 19/02/2011.

: London protests against the Pope

Over ten thousand people came to protest against the Pope in London today. Starting from Hyde Park Corner, the march went via Piccadilly Circus to Downing Street where there was a huge rally. London, UK. 18/09/2010.

: London's World day for animals in laboratories

At least 2,000 people took to the streets of London after meeting at Cavendish Square in strength and unity to protest against animals in laboratories worldwide and the horrible practices they are put through as a result of testing and experiments. London, United Kingdom, 24/03/2010.

: Current.com: Sex Worker Open University

Sex workers are routinely portrayed in the media as victims.



At London’s first ever Sex Worker Open University, over two hundred sex workers and allies from the UK and abroad took part in workshops, discussions and actions. 



This film presents an alternative and empowered image of the sex worker: http://current.com/items/90496517_sex-worker-open-university.htm