Britain's benchmark index hit a record high on Friday and was set to log its best month in more than two years, while investors prepared for the Bank of England's rate decision next week.
The FTSE 100 index is set to hold its position at a record high after adding 1% at 8647 in yesterday’s session. IG Index futures point to a further rise of nine points after US markets closed in ...
Smiths Group propped up the FTSE 100, rising more than 14% after the opening bell following news it had responded to activist investor calls to split up its business.