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Strong earnings lift sentiment and boost London markets

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The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index climbed 0.75 per cent to 7,277.19 points, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 rose by the same amount to hit 23,113.57 points (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

A string of strong corporate earnings boosted investor sentiment and lifted London markets this morning.

The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index climbed 0.75 per cent to 7,277.19 points, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 rose by the same amount to hit 23,113.57 points.

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