FTSE gains as miners rally, though mid cap Mitie drops

By Kit Rees LONDON (Reuters) - British shares advanced on Monday, led by a rise in mining companies which were supported by firmer oil prices and a weaker dollar, though mid cap Mitie Group slumped after a profit warning. The blue chip FTSE 100 index was up 1.4 percent at 6,805.26 points by 0855 GMT, set for its biggest daily rise in two weeks and in line with the broader European market. Analysts said they expected markets to be volatile ahead of Wednesday's interest rate decisions from the Ban