Miners drive FTSE higher, Weir Group and Carillion lead mid-caps

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's major share index started the week with solid gains driven by basic resource firms, while a government contract win by crisis-hit construction firm Carillion gave it some respite from heavy losses sustained last week.

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