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London close: FTSE 100 jumps to new high as HSBC, miners surge

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 surged to a new record high on Wednesday, helped by big gains from heavyweight financial and mining stocks, as UK markets continued to shrug off ongoing tariff-related uncertainty.
Solid results from the likes of HSBC, Hiscox and St James's Place, and rising commodity prices helping...

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