Northern Rock bank today reported a 14% jump in profits during the first six months of the year.
Pre-tax profits increased to £139.6 million compared to £122.4m in the same period last year.
The results were at the top end of analysts' expectations.
Updated: 13.55 Thursday, July 18
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