Banks lead the way as UK market jumps on Scottish 'no' vote

Anna Fedorova
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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.

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