The FTSE 100 Index Closes 0.23% Higher

The FTSE 100 Index gained 24 points or 0.23 percent on Friday to close at 10497 points.

Gains were led by Vodafone (12.67%), Entain (4.04%) and Marks & Spencer (2.14%).

Biggest losers were St. Jamess (-8.63%), AstraZeneca (-3.49%) and Hiscox (-1.63%).