Thu, 06 Feb 2014 11:59:08 GMT
U.K. shares advance for second day ahead of BOE, ECB decisions
U.K. shares rose for a second straight day as interest rate decisions were awaited from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank by investors. The FTSE 100 Index gained 0.8% to 6,511.61 as of 11:20 a.m. London time; however, it has declined 5.7% since January 20. The FTSE All-Share Index added 0.68%, while Ireland's ISEQ Index climbed 1%