The biggest risers on the FTSE 100 were Babcock International, up 55.50p at 1,056.50p, BAE Systems, up 102.50 pence at 1,982.50p, AstraZeneca, up 684.00p at 14,528.00p, Melrose Industries, up 23.40p at 498.70p and St James’s Place, up 50.00p at 1,276.50p.