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UK shares edge higher in early trade UK shares higher as sterling falls
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The FTSE 100 opened higher, recovering some of the ground lost in the previous trading session. UK shares were trading higher by midday, but the pound was lower on the back of the latest economic data.
Most major global stock markets fell on Monday after President Donald Trump's decision to impose a travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries. Shortly after midday, the benchmark FTSE 100 share index was up 37.32 points, or 0.5%, at 7,155.80.
In early trade, the UK's benchmark share index was up 19.05 points, or 0.3%, at 7,137.53. Mining shares were among the top risers on the index, with BHP Billiton and Anglo American both up by more than 2%.
In the FTSE 250, shares in Ocado jumped 6% after the online grocer reported a rise in full-year profits. Sterling fell on the currency markets after figures from the Bank of England suggested that growth in personal borrowing stalled in December.
On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.2% against the dollar to $1.2465, and was down 0.8% against the euro at 1.1591.
The euro was boosted by the release of a raft of economic data that suggested the bloc's recovery was picking up pace.
Among individual shares in London, Ocado jumped nearly 10% after the online grocer reported a rise in full-year profits.
The company reported a 21.8% increase in pre-tax profits to £14.5m for the year to 27 November.The company reported a 21.8% increase in pre-tax profits to £14.5m for the year to 27 November.
Also in the FTSE 250, Britvic shares were up nearly 4% after the soft drinks company reported a 4.3% rise in first-quarter revenues. Also in the FTSE 250, Britvic shares were up nearly 5% after the soft drinks company reported a 4.3% rise in first-quarter revenues.
But shares in betting firms were under pressure after MPs published a report on fixed-odd betting terminals.
The MPs are recommending that the maximum stake for gambling on the electronic terminals in a bookmakers shop is cut to just £2, from the current limit of £100.
Shares in Ladbrokes Coral Group fell 1.8% while William Hill dropped 1.5%.
On the currency markets, the pound rose 0.1% against the dollar to $1.2500, but slipped slightly against the euro to 1.1676 euros.