Breaking pre-market news on Tuesday,

- Royal Dutch Shell considered BP bid; ‘remains interested’ — report.

- Easyjet secures options over a further 33 A320 aircraft — statement.

- Blacks Leisure outdoor sales up 10.2 per cent on like-for-like basis; in discussion with a number of parties on offers — statement.

- Desire Petroleum plugs and abandons Dawn well — statement.

- Corporate: Chemring, Cairn Energy, Xcite Energy, Jubilant Energy, Parity Group.

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