The FTSE 100 Index finished ahead for the first time this week as sentiment was given a tentative boost by more upbeat corporate and economic news today.
A surprise decision by the Bank of England not to expand its quantitative easing programme was taken as a sign that an ailing UK economy was in no need of further immediate aid.
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