FTSE 100 scores best year since 2009 and outperforms Wall Street

The UK’s FTSE 100 has had its best year since recovering from the 2008 financial crisis (Jeff Moore/PA) - (PA Archive)

The UK’s FTSE 100 has had its best year since recovering from the financial crisis, outperforming global rivals as shares soared against broader economic and political uncertainty.

Mining, defence, and finance shares led the charge with significant gains over 2025.