FTSE 100 stock index closes at new all-time high

The FTSE 100 stock index of the UK's biggest publicly-listed companies has reached a new record closing price.

The fresh all-time high was driven by a weaker pound and easing tensions in the Middle East.

The index closed on Monday at 8,023.87 points to mark the new record, surpassing its previous high of 8,012.53 in February last year.

It was up 1.62% at its close, with retailers M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ocado among the big risers of the day.