European equity close: UK stocks start the week strong

Closing changes for the main European bourses:

• UK FTSE 100 +0.6%
• German DAX -0.1%
• French CAC +0.2%
• Italy MIB +0.2%5
• Spain IBEX +0.95%

The FTSE 100 struggled last week but the weak pound and compelling valuation is attractive.