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Sainsbury’s posts half-year profits of £307m

Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has reiterated caution over second half sales growth as it reported an 18.5% rise in profits for the first six months of the year.

The UK’s third biggest grocery chain posted underlying profits of £307 million after sales rose 5.7% on a like-for-like basis in the 28 weeks to October 3.