Gains for Rolls-Royce and LSEG offset mining slump

The FTSE 100 index ended up 40.29 points, 0.4%, at 10,846.70, a record close (PA) - (PA Wire)

The FTSE 100 struck another record high on Thursday with well-received earnings from the likes of Howden Joinery, LSEG and Rolls-Royce offsetting hefty falls for miners.

“Three cheers for the UK stock market as it leaves the US in the rear-view mirror in performance terms this year,” said Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell.