SSE profits more than triple as UK energy prices soar

Figure of 559m comes day before government is expected to expand windfall tax on power sector

The electricity generator and network company SSE has reported a more than tripling of profits thanks to soaring energy prices - a day before the government is expected to expand a windfall tax on the power sector.

The company, which is based in Perth, Scotland, and runs gas-fired power stations alongside hydroelectric plants and windfarms, reported a 221% increase in adjusted pre-tax profits year on year to 559m in the six months to the end of September.