Britain's SSE lifts annual earnings forecast on strong market conditions

(Reuters) - British power generator and network operator SSE Plc on Friday raised its annual earnings forecast, helped by strong market conditions amid a surge in energy prices.

The company said it now expects adjusted earnings per share of more than 150 pence for fiscal year 2023, up from the previous outlook of at least 120 pence.

(Reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee)