UPDATE 1-Britain's FTSE posts best yearly gain since 2009

LONDON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index closed out its best year since 2009 on Tuesday, inching higher in a shortened session before the New Year break.

from Reuters: Hot Stocks http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/hotStocksNews/~3/tImaolSDrBY/story01.htm