Wireless Keyboard (3x Battery Version) - Shift Key Issue

Chaps,
I am using a 3G-WiFi iPad with the Apple Wireless Keyboard, which is great.
However, the RIGHT HAND Shift Key doesn't work for me.
Is this the same for other users?
(I am in UK, but maybe a US person can try too?)

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