UK Market Snapshot UK markets ended higher yesterday, led by a jump in mining firms, with investors digesting the Bank of England's (BoE) decision to keep its monetary policy steady. Randgold Resources and Fresnillo soared 7.8% and 10.0%, respectively, tracking a surge in gold prices. Other mining stocks, BHP Billiton, Antofagasta, Glencore and Anglo American jumped 7.7%, 8.3%, 9.5% and 9.8%, respectively, amid gains in base metal prices. OneSavings Bank rallied 18.6%, after it reported a considerable increase in its pre-tax profit for the full year.