Extinction Rebellion activists have blockaded the BBC’s central London headquarters, where the main BBC News studio is based, accusing the corporation of being silent about climate change.

Banners carried by protesters called for the BBC – and the wider media – to “tell the truth” about the climate crisis. The group has called for the UK to go carbon neutral by 2025 and establish a citizen’s assembly.

BBC staff reported being unable to get in to Broadcasting House this morning as dozens of protesters camped outside the main entrance.