Operating loss

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Expenses by nature [abstract]

Operating loss

5.Operating loss

This is stated after charging/(crediting):

	Year ended December 31,
	2022		2021		2020
	£000s		£000s		£000s
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		478		411		476
Amortization of intangibles		4		16		20
Share-based payments charge		10,252		8,632		4,395
(Gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment		-		-		(3	)
Short lease payments on premises		410		332		347
Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the    Company and the consolidation:
- audit fees		463		403		284
- other assurance services		150		180		431