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Shares in the largest Scottish companies, notably financials, helped power the FTSE 100 higher this morning after the results of the Scottish referendum revealed the country had voted to remain part of the UK.

Shares in the UK climbed in early trading as investors awaited the result of the Scottish referendum on independence.

Shares in drinks giant SABMiller soared today after its failed attempts to buy Heineken prompted speculation the group itself could be taken over by Belgian rival Anheuser-Busch (AB) InBev.

M&G's Global Dividend fund has had a setback in performance this year as a number of stocks disappointed with dividend cuts, but manager Stuart Rhodes remains convinced the companies can increase payouts from here.

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Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) shares were among the top risers this morning after it confirmed it will move its operations to London should Scotland vote to become independent.

Sterling sold off further overnight, exacerbating Monday's losses, as nervous investors ditched the pound and UK shares on fears Scotland may vote to break apart next week.

Shares in BP slumped late on Thursday after the group was found by a US judge to be "grossly negligent" and "reckless" in the Gulf of Mexico four years ago.

Shares in Tesco, the UK's largest food retailer, fell today after a surprise update revealed the full extent of the challenges facing its new chief executive. But is now the time to snap up the stock at decade-low valuations?