(Reuters) - Britain's leading share index rose to its highest level since September 2000 on Friday after oil stocks gained on consolidation talk and the world's largest confectionary maker Cadbury Schweppes rose on news of interest in its U.S. drinks business.
At 1039 GMT, the FTSE 100 was 41.1 points, or 0.6 percent higher at 6,620.4, to extend earlier gains.
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At 1039 GMT, the FTSE 100 was 41.1 points, or 0.6 percent higher at 6,620.4, to extend earlier gains.
Read more at Reuters Africa
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