We remain on course to deliver an increase in the dividend per share, an increase in adjusted profit before tax for the financial year to 31 March 2012 and to deliver on its key operational goals.

We own over 11,000 megawatts of electricity generation capacity, distribute electricity to 3.5 million homes and workplaces and supply electricity, gas and other services to over 10 million customers.

We generate electricity from gas and coal and renewable sources like wind and hydro, giving us the greatest diversity in fuels for generating electricity among UK generators and the biggest portfolio of renewable energy.

We believe that the UK and Ireland needs to become less vulnerable to high oil and gas prices and to secure the supplies of energy people need in the future.

We welcome enquiries from professional journalists and provide a 24-hour service for urgent enquiries.

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