FTSE 100 Live 5 February: Government sells more NatWest shares, index higher, CMC shares soar after job cuts

Struggling Vodafone shares are in focus today after the mobile phone giant published a robust trading update. The rest of the London market shrugged off geopolitical concerns, with FTSE 100-listed Land Securities, GSK and National Grid also the beneficiaries of broker upgrades. In other City developments, CMC Markets announced job cuts and shares in Southend Airport owner Esken tumbled another 20%.