FTSE 100 closed out an eventful week, in political terms at any rate, higher, advancing over 133 points to close at 6,968 on the day. On the week as a whole, Britain’s blue chip index closed up 0.72 percent. On Friday, sentiment was boosted by reports surrounding the US/China trade spat. FTSE 250 was also higher, the index gaining over 225 points to close at 18,762. Top riser on Footsie was insurer Prudential plc, which added 4.55percent to stand at 1,515p.

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