UK's FTSE 100 rises on healthcare, energy boost; set for firm weekly gains

Britain's ‌FTSE 100 ​rose on Friday, with healthcare and energy-related companies providing the biggest boosts, keeping the blue-chip index on track for its best weekly ‌showing in about a month.

The index gained 0.3% to 10,891.1 points by 1104 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.3%.