FTSE 100 reaches record closing high as mining and healthcare gains offset education and housing slumps
The FTSE 100 index reached a historic high of 10,184.35 points as gains in mining and healthcare offset sharp declines in the education and housing sectors.
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The FTSE 100 index in the United Kingdom 
GBachieved a historic milestone on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, closing at a record high of 10,184.35 points. This 0.46% gain was primarily fueled by robust activity in the mining and healthcare sectors, though the overall market progress was tempered by significant losses among education and housing firms facing company-specific headwinds.
GBachieved a historic milestone on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, closing at a record high of 10,184.35 points. This 0.46% gain was primarily fueled by robust activity in the mining and healthcare sectors, though the overall market progress was tempered by significant losses among education and housing firms facing company-specific headwinds.
