Chester-based price comparison website Moneysupermarket Group said on Thursday its revenue fell 11% to £162.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021, while profit before tax slumped 28% to £37 million.

Interim dividend is maintained at 3.1p “reflecting robust cash generation and confidence in the business.”

Moneysupermarket Group CEO Peter Duffy said: “Strategic improvements to the business are progressing well, delivering good margin gains.

“Our markets are still on the road to recovery ahead of what should be more normal trading conditions in 2022.

“Cash generation remains strong, with the dividend reflecting our confidence in the business and opportunities ahead.”

In its outlook Moneysupermarket said: “Our markets are recovering at different rates.

“In insurance our channels, excluding travel, have returned to more normal trading conditions.

“We anticipate continuing gradual improvement in money this year.

“The expected increase in the energy price cap in October should improve customer savings levels, assuming wholesale energy prices decline.

“On this basis the board is confident of delivering market expectations for the year.”