Footsie rises as investors seek defensive stocks

The FTSE 100 Index has lifted 34.4 points to 5333.1 as investors move into defensive stocks.

The FTSE 100 Index has lifted 34.4 points to 5333.1 as investors move into defensive stocks.

The main focus in London is the performance of oil stocks, which rose sharply after the price of crude increased for the fourth day in a row.

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