CAPITA Group, the national firm which runs many of Blackburn with Darwen Council's services, has reported a 19 per cent increase in profits.
The firm, which has a large office complex off Barbara Castle Way and also employs about 1,200 staff at two centres in Darwen, made a pre-tax profit of £177.2million in the last 12 months, up from £148.6m.
Rod Aldridge, executive chairman of Capita, said: "Capita enters 2006 with confidence.
"Our operations are performing consistently well, our chosen markets are active and our sales prospects are exciting.
"Moreover, the ingredients for a successful year are already in place.
"We believe our shareholders will be pleased by the results for 2006."
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