In the UK the FTSE 100 index has climbed a further 6.6 points to 5190.9 points this morning, led by Hilton Group.
The hotel chain picked up an 5.25p on its share price to 296p, after it announced the sale of 18 UK and Ireland hotels, including the Hilton London Gatwick and Hilton London Olympia on Friday. Betting firm William Hill has moved 9p higher to 549p, after improved sporting results, with broadcaster ITV picking up a further 1.25p to 129.75p, on the back of emerging takeover talks from a US consortium, including Time Warner, Goldman Sachs and Apax Partners. On the other end of the table, food retailer Sainsbury has declined 3.25p to 282.75p, while Building materials and insulation firm, BPB...
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