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Optimism that US interest rates will be cut in September has given a boost to global markets.
Mining heavyweights are among the beneficiaries in London amid an improved FTSE 100 session.
A Vodafone network deal with VMO2 is in the corporate spotlight, while Topps Tiles has reported more tough trading conditions.