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Britain's ​main stock indexes were heading for weekly gains on ‌Friday, as investors sought refuge in defensive sectors from a rout in AI-linked equities globally, while a dip in bond yields boosted risk sentiment ahead of next week's inflation ​figures.

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Britain's FTSE 100 climbed to its highest level in nearly a month on Thursday as falling gilt yields and stronger-than-expected economic data gave investors a reason to favour large UK financial stocks. The blue-chip index rose 0.54% to 10,782.98, its highest since September 18, while the more domestically exposed FTSE 250 slipped 0.07%.

London's blue-chip stocks climbed ​to a near one-month high on Thursday, led by financials, ‌after the Finance Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to fiscal discipline, while stronger-than-expected GDP data also buoyed sentiment.

The U.K. economy grew by a better-than-expected 0.1% in the month to August.

Britain's blue-chip ​index rose to a three-week high on Tuesday, lifted by ‌financial stocks, while retreating oil prices and easing bond yields also supported risk appetite.

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FTSE 100 ends higher as financial, medical stocks offset crude price hit

UK's FTSE 100 edged ​lower on Wednesday after three consecutive sessions of gains, weighed ‌down by banking stocks, as rising oil prices and surging bond yields kept investors cautious.

The FTSE 100 Index has come under pressure in the past few weeks, moving from a high of 10,990 in July to the current 10,523. This retreat has continued as UK government bond yields have remained at an elevated level.