The UK’s FTSE 100 index hit a new record high of 7,774 despite a fall in oil prices to below $69 a barrel * GKN shares jump 25% after it rejects Melrose approach 9.47am GMT Over to Greece now where workers are staging a mass walk-out in opposition to a proposed new wave of reforms and austerity measures. One of the most contentious measures would restrict the right to call industrial action. _HELENA SMITH REPORTS FROM ATHENS:_ 9.31am GMT Europe’s major markets are all up this morning, with the exception of France’s CAC which is roughly flat. Here are the latest scores: Continue reading...
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