interest@ * FTSE 100 flat * Sterling surges as Barnier points to Brexit deal * RPC jumps 18 percent on private equity takeover interest * Banks boosted by Italy budget relief * Debenhams sinks 10 pct on restructuring (Updates prices, adds details, quotes) LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index gave up early gains on Monday after the pound rose sharply on comments by the European Union's Brexit negotiator, while mid-cap packaging company RPC surged on news of takeover talks with...

LONDON (Reuters) - British shares edged up on Monday after relief about Italy’s budget preparations supported stocks across Europe, with banks the biggest gainers, while mid-cap packaging company RPC surged on news of takeover talks with private equity firms. FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside the entrance of the London Stock Exchange in London, Britain. Aug 23, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo The FTSE 100 .FTSE was 0.2 percent higher by 1017 GMT, starting the week on a stronger...