UK pension funds have £88bn invested in fossil fuel firms, research finds

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UK pension funds have £88bn invested in fossil fuel firms, research finds

Pensions sector accused of 'aiding and abetting' fossil fuel expansion, as fresh research reveals average UK pension holder has £3,000 invested in fossil fuels

UK pension schemes have invested approximately £88bn into the oil and gas industries despite their own commitments to reach net zero, according to new research from Make My Money Matter (MMMM). A report...

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