Cammell Laird, the company that built the ship that was almost known as 'Boaty McBoatface' has returned to profit for the first time since 2017. The Birkenhead-based business has reported a pre-tax profit of £3.7m for the year to April 1, 2023. Cammell Laird, which completed work on the RRS Sir David Attenborough in the summer of 2021, also saw its turnover jump from £94.4m to £122.6m. The last time the company was in the black was when it reported a pre-tax profit of £7.4m in 2017. Cammell Laird also carries out work for the likes of the Royal Navy and supports BAE Systems. The board said: "The balance sheet is healthier than last year with debtors and creditors reducing, along with a significant increase in cash balances."

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