Operating loss

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Expense By Nature [Abstract]

Operating loss

5. Operating loss

This is stated after charging/(crediting):

	Year ended December 31,
	2021		2020			2019
	£000s		£000s			£000s
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		411		476			452
Amortization of intangibles		16		20			30
Share-based payments charge		8,632		4,395			584
(Gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment		-		(3	)		2
Short lease payments on premises		332		347			374
Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the    Company and the consolidation:
- audit fees		403		284			105
- other assurance services		180		431			554