Profit before taxationProfit before taxation before specific items was £2,506 million in 2008, compared with £2,495 million in 2007 and £2,177 million in 2006. Profit before taxation before specific items was broadly flat year on year, with the increase in operating profit being largely offset by the increase in net finance expense.Profit before taxation was £1,976 million in 2008, compared with profits of £2,484 million in 2007 and £2,040 million in 2006.
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