BP posts higher-than-expected £4.2bn profit and raises dividend to shareholders
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The company made profits of $5.48billion (£4.26billion) for the six months to June's end, compared to $7.55billion (£5.88billion) a year ago
The company made profits of $5.48billion (£4.26billion) for the six months to June's end, compared to $7.55billion (£5.88billion) a year ago