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Centrica's profits fall by 20%

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British Gas owner Centrica has seen half-year operating profits decline 20%, following increases in wholesale gas prices.

Centrica Chief Executive Sam Laidlaw defended increases in gas bills by 35% as necessary to restore profitability.

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