Cable hits 1.2004 after extending north from 1.1924 (Thursday's low)

Ascent fuelled by global equity gains (pound is risk-sensitive)

GBP also helped by UK Feb services PMI upward revision to 53.5, from 53.3

U.S. Feb ISM services index due 1500 GMT; 54.5 f/c (USD jumped on Jan beat)

UK to extend energy bill help for three months - The Times nL8N35B2BV

Britain to begin clarifying new Brexit deal in coming days - minister