We have an important role in supporting economic development of the countries, regions and communities in which we operate.
This perspective looks at how much of a contribution we have made during 2007/08:
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Over £3,000 million invested in new assets
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Board proposing dividend increase for 2007/08 of 15%* and targeting an increase of 8% per annum from 2008/09 to 2011/12.
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Acquisition of KeySpan Corporation complete; sale announced of Ravenswood generation station for $2.9 billion (£1.4 billion).
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Sale of the National Grid Wireless, Basslink and Advantica completed
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Share buy-back programme amounted to some £1.5 billion
*Subject to Shareholder resolution at 2008 Annual General Meeting