The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 6,335.70, closing up 44.16 (+0.70%) on the day and up 7.44 points (+0.12%) over the week.
Over a year the FTSE 100 has risen from 5,916.50, a rise of 419.20 points or +7.09%.
£1 is currently worth $1.51310 US or €1.14670 Euros.
Brent Crude Oil Futures is currently priced at $114.27/barrel. Gold is $1,576.50/ounce and Silver is $28.79/ounce.
The UK Bank Rate is 0.5% and CPI inflation was 2.7% for the year to January 2013.
