FTSE 100 Modestly Higher After Cautious Start

After struggling for direction early on in the session, the UK stock market gained some ground in positive territory Thursday morning as investors reacted to some earnings updates and data showing a faster pace of economic growth in the first quarter.The benchmark FTSE 100 was up 27.15 points or 0.25% at 10,352.50 a little while ago.Legal & General gained 5.2%. Relx, Barclays, Admiral Group, Imper…