The FTSE 100 index lost just 0.29 points at 8,822.91. The FTSE 250 ended down 145.24 points, 0.7%, at 21,557.34, and the AIM All-Share closed down 2.76 points, 0.4%, at 773.49.

The pound was quoted down at USD1.3650 at midday on Friday in London, compared to USD1.3654 at the equities close on Thursday. The euro stood higher at USD1.778, against USD1.1762. Against the yen, ...

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.