The FTSE 100 closed at an all-time high on Thursday, approaching the 11,000-point milestone as a fresh surge in oil prices provided the catalyst for the rally.
The blue-chip index was lifted by gains in the energy and mining sectors, which outperformed broader market caution.
7%. The rally underscores the growing influence of energy and materials on UK market performance.
This marks a continuation of the momentum that has characterized London's equity markets in recent sessions.
The FTSE 100 had already climbed 0.2% to 10,894.67 points on Wednesday, driven by similar strength in commodity-linked stocks.
The domestic mid-cap benchmark, the FTSE 250, also reached new heights earlier in the week, surpassing its previous peak established in 2021 with a gain of more than 0.7%.
The rally underscores the growing influence of energy and materials on UK market performance.