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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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George Lithgow

Shell denies reports of potential move to take over BP

Shell has been linked with a potential takeover of its rival, BP (PA) - (PA Archive)

Reports that Shell is in talks with its rival BP over a possible takeover is just “market speculation”, the oil and gas giant has said.

The Wall Street Journal reported that discussions between the two UK-based energy firms were under way.

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