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Shell denies reports of potential move to take over BP

Oil and gas giant Shell said no talks are taking place.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Shell denies it is in talks to buy BP after reports of potential £60bn takeover

Spokesperson says report that it is considering bid for struggling rival is ‘further market speculation’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Shell In Talks To Acquire BP In Mega-Merger: Report

Shares of Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) are trading lower while BP PLC (NYSE:BP) shares are surging Wednesday afternoon following a Wall Street Journal report that the two British energy giants are in early-stage talks for a historic merger.

Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025

Nigerian communities set to have oil pollution High Court claims tried in 2027

Members of the Bille and Ogale communities began legal action in 2015, claiming they have suffered systemic and ongoing oil pollution for years.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

Stocks dip as Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged

The FTSE 100 index closed down 51.67 points, 0.6%, at 8,791.80.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Shell boss warns of ‘huge impact on trade’ if Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Blockage of strait of Hormuz, through which about 25% of world’s oil passes, could shock energy market, says Wael Sawan

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025

UK ministers reopen door to drilling at two North Sea oilfields as new guidance released

Michael Shanks says guidance brings ‘clarity’ to approval process as analysis finds UK will be almost fully dependent on foreign gas by 2050 even if sites get green light

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025

The world’s most beautiful restaurants have been revealed for 2025 – these US eateries make the list

The accolade was bestowed upon two recently opened properties in New York City and Miami Beach by the Unesco Prix Versailles competition

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Middle East tensions keep FTSE 100 on back foot

Donald Trump called for a “complete give-up” by Iran and denied pursuing a ceasefire in the war between the Islamic republic and Israel.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Nigerian leader's pardon of executed Ogoni activists draws criticisms

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu posthumously pardoned nine environmental activists executed 30 years ago by the military junta ruling the country at the time

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025