British Museum cuts ties with BP after 27 years
The British Museum has ended a 27-year sponsor partnership with BP, with campaigners now urging the museum to ensure that it won't agree to any future agreements with fossil fuel companies.
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The British Museum has ended a 27-year sponsor partnership with BP, with campaigners now urging the museum to ensure that it won't agree to any future agreements with fossil fuel companies.
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