(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 9,688.04 in quiet afternoon trade on Thursday.
British Gas owner Centrica was the standout gainer on the index, closely followed by miner Glencore and housebuilder Persimmon.

Banks were also on the rise, having escaped further taxes in Wednesday's Budget, with NatWest,...

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