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Shell faces up to £3.5bn in impairments but gas trading improves

Shell faces up to £3.5bn in impairments but gas trading improves

The impairment was partly driven by assets linked to the energy giant’s Singapore refining and chemicals hub.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars heralds ‘extraordinary’ year

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars heralds ‘extraordinary’ year

The luxury car-maker said 6,032 vehicles were delivered to customers in 2023.

Kate Garraway thanks supporters as she deals with ‘pain’ of Derek Draper’s death

Kate Garraway thanks supporters as she deals with ‘pain’ of Derek Draper’s death

The presenter’s husband suffered long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus and required daily care, which she chronicled in ITV documentaries.

Idris Elba: I can’t stay silent on youth knife crime

Idris Elba: I can’t stay silent on youth knife crime

The actor and musician has launched a campaign calling for an immediate ban on machetes and zombie knives.

Oppenheimer scores major success at 2024 Golden Globes

Oppenheimer scores major success at 2024 Golden Globes

The 81st ceremony took place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Fatal accident inquiry to begin into two suicides at Polmont YOI

Fatal accident inquiry to begin into two suicides at Polmont YOI

Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, were found dead in their cells in separate incidents at the facility in 2018.

Petition for Post Office boss to lose CBE over Horizon scandal hits one million

Petition for Post Office boss to lose CBE over Horizon scandal hits one million

Paula Vennells oversaw the organisation while it routinely denied there were problems with its Horizon IT system.

What the papers say – January 8

What the papers say – January 8

A variety of stories lead the nation’s papers on Monday.

PM urged to order probe into whether MP’s expenses broke ministerial code

PM urged to order probe into whether MP’s expenses broke ministerial code

Labour said Rishi Sunak’s ethics adviser should look into claims Paul Maynard used his taxpayer-funded constituency office for political campaigning.

Football club ‘totally shocked’ after player shot in arm during match

Football club ‘totally shocked’ after player shot in arm during match

The incident in Co Tipperary is suspected to have involved a stray bullet fired by a hunter.

Sunak vows to ‘continue to confront difficult challenges’ as Parliament returns

Sunak vows to ‘continue to confront difficult challenges’ as Parliament returns

A Downing Street source said the Prime Minister was determined to ‘not take the easy way out’ in a year that is likely to see a general election.

Tributes paid to ‘incredibly courageous’ surgeon Professor Sir Roy Calne

Tributes paid to ‘incredibly courageous’ surgeon Professor Sir Roy Calne

Pioneering surgeon Professor Sir Roy Calne, who led the first liver transplant operation in Europe in 1968, has died at the age of 93.

Mix of snow and sleet forecast as regions tackle flooding

Mix of snow and sleet forecast as regions tackle flooding

The EA has warned that more than 1,800 properties have already flooded and more could be affected over the next week as river levels rise.

New drive to try to stop children missing school

New drive to try to stop children missing school

Getting pupils to return to school is a ‘top’ priority, say Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and Children’s Commissioner Rachel De Souza.

Labour writes to Treasury over ‘misleading’ social media posts on tax changes

Labour writes to Treasury over ‘misleading’ social media posts on tax changes

The department’s posts on X about the cut to national insurance have attracted ‘Readers added context’ notes.

Underwear on full display as No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London

Underwear on full display as No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London

The event took place on Sunday and saw many sporting underwear of varying styles and colours.

Tories accused of ‘caving’ by picking partner of disgraced ex-MP for by-election

Tories accused of ‘caving’ by picking partner of disgraced ex-MP for by-election

Peter Bone had reportedly threatened to stand against the Tories if Helen Harrison was not selected in Wellingborough.

UK writes to Irish government to formally register regret at legacy legal case

UK writes to Irish government to formally register regret at legacy legal case

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris challenged Dublin to outline how many prosecutions have been mounted in Ireland.

Mother recalls ‘surreal’ moment sons impressed the King with model car

Mother recalls ‘surreal’ moment sons impressed the King with model car

Charles took a close interest in the handmade, model Land Rover which was made by Georgina Ward’s father-in-law.

Maidenhead flooding: Gardens become lakes amid worries homes will be uninsurable

Maidenhead flooding: Gardens become lakes amid worries homes will be uninsurable

One Maidenhead resident had to use a paddleboard to move around his garden.

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