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Profits dip at Lookers amid supply woes

Pre-tax profit at the car retailer fell to £49.9m in the first half from £50.4m in the prior-year period, due to a shortage of new and used cars amid supply disruptions. However, Lookers said that trading over the summer has been in line with expectations.

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