UK stocks close higher as weaker sterling boosts export-heavy sectors

UK stocks ended higher ​on Wednesday, supported by a rise in ​healthcare and consumer staples sectors, which ‌gained on ​a weaker sterling after data showed US inflation came in hotter than expected.

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed up 0.7% ‌at 10,724.86 points, while the midcap FTSE 250 edged up 0.1%. ($1 = 0.760 pounds)