But mobile revenue in the
Dixons slimmed down losses per share to 6p, a much better performance than the 39.7p hit investors took a year ago.
However, net debt rose from £274m at this point in 2018 to £290m, excluding lease liabilities it must recognise under new accounting standards.
The retailer said it will pay an interim dividend of 2.25p per share at a total cost of £26m.
The firm's share price rose seven per cent to 141.25p yesterday as investors welcomed the retailer's move to cut losses.
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