1 hour ago Shell has ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumours

Shell doubles down on denials after media reports of early talks with rival BP to create £200bn UK oil companyBusiness live – latest updatesShell has said it has “no intention” of making an offer for the rival fossil fuel company BP after speculation it had been planning a £60bn takeover, ruling out a formal approach for the next six months.In an official statement to markets on Thursday, the company doubled down on the previous day’s denials that it was planning a bid, after media reports that it was in early talks with its competitor to create a £200bn UK oil supermajor. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Shell ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumours

Shell doubles down on denials after media reports of early talks with rival BP to create £200bn UK oil companyBusiness live – latest updatesShell has said it has “no intention” of making an offer for the rival fossil fuel company BP after speculation it had been planning a £60bn takeover, ruling out a formal approach for the next six months.In an official statement to markets on Thursday, the company doubled down on the previous day’s denials that it was planning a bid, following media reports that it was in early talks with its competitor to create a £200bn UK oil supermajor. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP

British oil giant Shell is denying reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP

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15 h. ago 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’Shell has denied talks are taking place for it to buy BP, amid reports that it is negotiating a historic £60bn takeover to create one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies.The so-called oil supermajors are reported to be discussing a potential deal after speculation earlier this year that Shell was considering a bid for its struggling rival, which would mark an end for the 120-year-old company. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Shell in early talks to buy rival BP to create oil giant – reports

Reported megamerger between supermajors would create British oil company worth more than £200bnShell is in early talks with BP over a historic £60bn deal that could create one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, according to reports.The so-called oil supermajors are reported to be in talks over a potential deal following speculation earlier this year that Shell was considering a bid for its struggling rival. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘Prescient’ painting of Oasis singers Liam and Noel Gallagher at height of ‘tension’ to be sold for £2m

Oil painting was created in 1996, the same year Noel is reported to have hit his older brother Liam with a cricket bat

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2 w. ago Viktor Gyokeres 'picks between Man United and Arsenal transfer' as agent speaks to club

Viktor Gyokeres' agent has reportedly met with the owners of a Premier League giant as the Sporting CP striker looks to secure a dream move, with Manchester United strongly linked

Sport

2 w. ago The One Show host set for major TV job change after BBC snub

The presenter is reportedly in talks to take on a big new role with a rival broadcaster

Culture

2 w. ago 'Russian Popeye' who injected oil into biceps hospitalised after health fears

Kirill Tereshin, who pumps oil into his arms to create the illusion of massive biceps, has gone hospital for 'removal surgery' after health professionals expressed concern about his habits

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2 w. ago Asda chaos as bomb fears sparks mass evacuation with shoppers 'screaming' and 'crying'

The Bootle branch of the supermarket giant descended into chaos after reports began circulating of a suspicious man inside the store, sparking an urgent evacuation around 10am.

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2 w. ago Luis Diaz puts pressure on Liverpool and confirms transfer talks with rival clubs

Luis Diaz has attracted the attention of Barcelona though the La Liga champions have seen a move for him fail, with the Liverpool star now speaking out on his future

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3 w. ago Huge UK singer 'set for new Netflix film after battle with demons saw shock exit from the music industry' as rumours stir about a 2025 comeback

The singing sensation is reportedly in talks with the streaming giant's executives to review his options for a new project.

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3 w. ago Tottenham hold private talks with rival boss as Ange Postecoglou waits to discover fate

Ange Postecoglou remains under huge pressure at Tottenham despite guiding the club to their first trophy in 17 years, with the Australian at risk of the sack after losing 22 games across the Premier League season

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3 w. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal face Gyokeres rival, Chelsea talks; Liverpool face Wirtz blow; Man Utd latest

The first of two summer windows opens this weekend

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4 w. ago Nvidia beats Wall Street expectations even as Trump tamps down China sales

Chip-manufacturing company, widely seen as bellwether for AI business, reports $44.1bn in revenue for quarterNvidia beat Wall Street expectations in its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, marking another in a string of financial wins for the computer hardware giant. It reported $44.1bn in revenue in the quarter ending in April, up 69% from the previous year.The company exceeded investors’ predictions of $43.3bn in revenue. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.81, under investor expectations of an adjusted earnings per share of 88 cents. The company also reported $39.1bn in data center revenue, up 73% from the year prior. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Nvidia beats Wall Street’s expectations even as Trump tamps down China sales

Chip-manufacturing company, widely seen as a bellwether for AI business, reports $44.1bn in revenue for quarterNvidia beat Wall Street’s expectations in its quarterly earnings report Wednesday, marking another in a string of financial wins for the computer hardware giant. It reported $44.1bn in revenue in the quarter ending in April, up 69% from the previous year.The company exceeded investors’ predictions of $43.3bn in revenue . Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.81, under investor expectations of an adjusted earnings per share of 88 cents. The company also reported $39.1bn in data center revenue, up 73% from the year prior. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Hugo Ekitike transfer news: Liverpool 'open talks' as Chelsea rival Reds for £84m star

Liverpool have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a potential deal for French striker Hugo Ekitike, who is also a target for Premier League rivals Chelsea

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