FTSE 100 share index hits 9,000 points for the first time – business live

From 1h ago 03.04 EDT FTSE 100 hits 9,000 points for the first time ever Newsflash: Britain's blue-chip stock index has risen through the 9,000 point mark to hit a new record high. The FTSE 100 share index hit 9,016.98 points at the start of trading in London, up around 0.2% today, taking its gains during 2025 to over 10%. That's a new intraday high for the "Footsie" (as it is known in City circles). As covered in the introduction, the London stock market has benefitted from a range of factors this year, including a move by some investors to…