The hot potato is getting even hotter. Centrica, the owner of British Gas today revealed its profits for the half year, a day after it officially announced a rise in gas prices. Although the profit they made for this half year is £998 million, which is 20% down comparing a year earlier, they have still been accused of taking money from many households despite large profits are being made and are being passed to shareholders who are getting substantial dividends.
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