Shell claims ditching Netherlands for UK can 'accelerate' its net zero strategy

Michael Holder
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Oil and gas giant proposes simplified share structure as it faces growing investor and activist pressure to decarbonise

Shell is planning to ditch its dual-share structure and move its head office and tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK, in a bid to boost competiveness and "accelerate delivery of its strategy to...

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