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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

DARK SECRETS: Ftse rebounds to edge higher amid strong consumer stocks | Rare Historical Photos

The FTSE 100 moved higher (Kirsty O’Connor/PA) - (PA Archive)

The FTSE 100 recovered to close marginally higher amid a positive session for consumer and pharmaceutical stocks.

British American Tobacco helped drive the top index to gains as it was boosted by plans from the Trump administration to axe a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars in the US.

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