Index provider FTSE Russell will let stocks that trade in euros and US dollars join major UK benchmarks, in a move that could help attract listings to London.

A sharp rally in defence shares lifted Britain's FTSE 100 to record highs on Monday as investors cheered the possibility of a military spending surge in Europe. The blue-chip FTSE 100 gained 0.7% to touch an all-time closing high,

The blue chip index finished up 61.57 at 8871.31, after hitting a new intraday record of 8,908.82 earlier in the session.