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In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has shed about 7 points to 4,857.70 points this morning, led by WPP group.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has closed 15.60 points higher to 4864.90 points a short while ago, led by British American Tobacco.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has shed about 3 points to 4,846.50 points in morning trading, paced by Schroders.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has closed about 29 points higher at 4,849.30 points, led by Smiths Group.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has added 28.40 points to 4,848 points led by Smiths Group.

Stocks are making gains on the UK's benchmark index this morning, led by Allied Domecq, after the drinks company agreed the anticipated $14bn purchase of Pernod Ricard and Fortune Brands.

The FTSE 100 Index retreated 33.60 points to 4,822 points as a US consumer price increase topped analyst expectations, bringing back into debate the possible rise in interest rates.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has added about a point to 4,857 points this morning, led by Morrison.

In the UK the FTSE has climbed about 28.50 points to 4855.60 points led by International Power.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has picked up about 13 points to 4,840.50 points this morning, led by mining firms including Corus.