FTSE edges forward

The London market edged forward today as takeover talk provided the main focus on an otherwise slow day for traders.
Banknote printer De La Rue surged 32% as its French suitor confirmed it was behind a €1bn approach for the troubled firm, while blue chip miner Rio Tinto was also in the spotlight after its £2.2bn (€2.5bn) approach for Australian firm Riversdale mining.