The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 6,695.55, closing up 46.41 (+0.70%) on the day and up 79.97 points or 1.21% over the week.
The index reached a three week high off the back of a strong performance by banks and mining stocks.
Positive US employment suggested a gathering momentum in the recovery of biggest economy in the world.
Since reaching its recent peak of 6,867 in January, the FTSE 100 has slipped back following troubled emerging market equities and fears of political turmoil in Ukraine.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has risen from 6,344.10, a rise of 351.45 points or 5.54%.
£1 is worth $1.65800 US or €1.20970 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Futures is currently priced at $106.73/barrel. Gold is $1,297.25/ounce and Silver is $19.93/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 1.7% for the year to February 2014.
