The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 6,286.59, closing up 42.92 (+0.69%) on the day and down 97.8 points (-1.53%) over the week.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has risen from 5,744.50, a rise of 542.09 points or +9.44%.
£1 is worth $1.52280 US or €1.16580 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Futures is currently priced at $99.44/barrel. Gold is $1,405.50/ounce and Silver is $23.66/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 2.8% for the year to March 2013.
