UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives
London, Jan 15, 2026, 10:55 GMT — Regular session Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a fresh record on Thursday, climbing 0.45% by 1028 GMT. Strong corporate results buoyed asset managers and banks, offsetting a steep drop in Dunelm. The FTSE 250, focused on mid-caps, rose 0.7%, reaching its highest level in four years. (Reuters) The rally matters because London’s gains have been driven mostly by a few sectors — financials, miners, and healthcare — and investors are pushing to see how much steam is left as rate-cut expectations tighten. A couple of sharp drops in individual stocks also serve as a
