The biggest risers on the FTSE 100 were Polar Capital Technology Trust, up 27.5p at 713.0p, Babcock International, up 30.8p at 951.8p, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, up 45.5p at 1,470.5p, Melrose Industries, up 12.9p at 474.9p and St James’s Place, up 30.5p at 1,211.5p.
FTSE 100 up as defence stocks rally on spend lift
