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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin and Holly Evans

British Gas profits soar by staggering 889% to record £969m as households struggle with huge bills

PA

British Gas has reported its highest ever first-half profits of almost £1bn as households continue to struggle with huge bills and the cost of living crisis.

The supplier’s owner Centrica made a £6.5 billion profit in the first half of 2023, while earnings at its supplier arm soared by 889%.

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