FTSE 100

3i Group has seen some of the strongest gains this morning, pulling back the losses on the FTSE 100 index as a result of poor sales by high street retailer Boots. But it is the Asian markets which have today seen the best progress.

The FTSE 100 index of leading shares climbed 21.4 points to 5359.2 at its close a short while ago, paced by Scottish Power for a second day.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has picked up about 30 points to 5258.50 in its morning session, led by Hilton Group.

The FTSE 100 index is finally making gains for the first time in a week, as a report from the Office of National Statistics suggests the economy has grown faster than expected.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index continues its poor run, shedding a further 20 points this morning to 5272.50, led by Royal Dutch Shell.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index of leading shares declined 21.90 points, 0.5%, to 5320.10 today led by BP and Royal Dutch Shell.

Eight in ten financial advisers believe the government will not be able to close in on the country's £27bn savings gap, according to new research.

In the UK the FTSE has started well, adding 27.20 points in its morning session to 5341.90, led by Standard Chartered.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has started positively, adding about 8 points to 5323.20 this morning, led by Barclays.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has climbed 11 points to 5267.20 points this morning, led by Kelda Group.