FTSE continues run of gains

London’s blue chip market broke through the 6,000 mark for the first time in more than a month today as its run of gains continued despite falls in the banking sector.

The FTSE 100 Index closed up 27.8 points at 6017.5 as it continued to build on its recent rally which started when Greece agreed tough austerity measures, making it less likely it will will default on its debt payments.