Miners Fresnillo, Antofagasta and Endeavour led blue-chip risers amid strength in metals prices.

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In London, economic data was in focus after UK retail sales unexpectedly rose in December.

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The FTSE 100 index closed up 11.31 points, 0.1%, at 10,138.09.

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The threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump continued to weigh heavy on European markets.

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Beazley was the FTSE’s star blue-chip performer surging 43% after Zurich Insurance said it has tabled a £7.7-bn bid for the London-listed insurer.

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