Update: FTSE posts 3% gain after Lloyds dividend boost

Bank announced £2bn divi for 2015

Daniel Flynn
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The FTSE 100 soared past the 6,000 level in afternoon trading, lifted by banks following Lloyds' £2bn special dividend payout announcement.

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