The FTSE 100 Index marched further ahead today thanks to robust figures on Chinese economic growth and more good earnings news on Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 Index remained near to its highest point since April today after world markets were given a boost by figures on Chinese economic growth.

COVENTRY International Airport has been sold in a multimillion-euro deal.

IT services provider, LogicaCMG has announced a £7m (€10.48m) offshore applications management and IT support contract with Britannia Airways.