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London stocks finish higher as defence plays surge
The FTSE 100 index closed up 0.41% at 8,768.01 points, while the FTSE 250 added 0.12% to finish at 20,938.68 points. In currency markets, sterling was last up 0.18% on the dollar to trade at $1.2609, as it gained 0.29% against the euro, changing hands at € …