FTSE has late slip but still closes higher

The London market struggled to capitalise on earlier gains today after a weak start on Wall Street, closing 20.8 points up at 4588.1.

The London market struggled to capitalise on earlier gains today after a weak start on Wall Street.

After breaking through the key 4600 barrier earlier in the session, the FTSE 100 Index retreated to close 20.8 points up at 4588.1.