1. Shell calls for government support for green energy investment
Shell said it intends to invest £20bn to £25bn into UK energy over the next decade, with 75% of that on low-carbon products including hydrogen and offshore wind, but only if there is sufficient political support.
2. Next well equipped to navigate ‘uncertain’ year
Nearly £300mln was wiped from the value of Next after the clothing retailer downgraded earnings guidance by £10mln.
3. Boss of P&O urged to resign as fallout from the sacking scandal continues
The boss of P&O Ferries should resign following his admission this morning that his company chose to break the law about consulting the workforce about redundancies, according to the chair of the Commons transport committee.
4. FTSE 100 closes marginally ahead
FTSE 100 closed Thursday up 6.75 points, or 0.09%, at 7,467.38, well below the session peak of 7,492 and above the low of 7,453.
5. Lloyd’s of London highlights fallout of war on insurance sector
Lloyd’s of London warned that the fallout from the Ukraine war will deliver a “major claim” for the insurance market in 2022 and said it was in talks with partners to understand the level of exposure.
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