The FTSE 100 has hit its highest level since the start of February, closing 1.6 per cent higher at 7,669.6. The FTSE 250 soared 0.7 per cent to 21,174.32. Among UK companies with reports and updates today are CMC Markets, Ferrexpo, Johnson Matthey and Argo Blockchain. Read Friday 8 April Business Live blog below.
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