The developers behind a skyscraper blamed for starting fires and causing damage by reflecting the sun’s rays have said they will erect a temporary scaffold screen in an attempt to stop the “phenomenon”.

Bright light reflecting from a unfinished skyscraper in the City of London is so intense it has melted part of a Jaguar car, it has been reported.

Fears that Greece will crash out of the euro triggered a global sell-off that left London’s leading shares index at its lowest close of 2012.

The London market made nervous gains today as traders waited for the details of a eurozone rescue plan set to be hammered out a crunch meeting of politicians.

London’s blue chip index fell for a second day running as investors took fright at slower than expected growth in China and rising inflation fears in the United States.

The London market was led higher by retailers today after encouraging results from Next and John Lewis provided the sector with some much-needed cheer.

Blue chip stocks remained deep in the red and oil prices surged past $110 a barrel as the crisis in Libya showed no sign of easing today.

Libya’s ongoing crisis sent the London market into the red today as oil prices continued to surge.

The Bank of England’s downgrading of the UK’s growth forecast could not stop the FTSE 100 Index from making gains today.

The FTSE 100 Index recouped earlier heavy losses today after another grim set of jobless figures in the United States fuelled hopes that policymakers will take further action to prop up the global economic recovery.

The FTSE 100 rose more than 1% today as markets were cheered by strong US corporate results and a major acquisition at home.

The FTSE 100 Index ended a buoyant week with its fourth winning session in a row today as mining stocks continued their recent push higher.

The FTSE 100 Index plunged more than 2% today as investors headed for the exit following Germany’s shock move to prevent speculators betting against the eurozone.

Worries over the eurozone recovery held back the FTSE 100 Index from adding to 22-month highs today.

Early gains fizzled out on the London market today as optimism over a global economic recovery proved hard to sustain.

London’s blue chip share index pushed into positive territory today after the Bank of England held steady on its monetary policy and financial firms climbed.

Persistent fears over the US economy sparked a sell-off on world stock markets today as yesterday’s cheer over the end of America’s recession proved short-lived.

The FTSE 100 Index pushed to a fresh 13-month high today as investors were cheered by strong results from a raft of US companies.

The FTSE 100 Index ran out of steam today as investors paused for breath in the face of mixed economic news on both sides of the Atlantic.

Investors breathed a sigh of relief today as markets held firm after economic fears drove global stocks sharply lower on Monday.

World markets took a hammering today as worries about US consumer confidence overshadowed figures showing Japan’s exit from recession.

The FTSE 100 Index was dragged back from a new 10-month high today as a steep fall on Wall Street put an end to London’s winning streak.

Shares in part-nationalised Lloyds Banking Group raced 11% ahead today after the bank said the worst of its HBOS bad debts were behind it.

The London market extended its winning streak to an eleventh day today after a late climb into the black.

Banks and miners lined up on the FTSE 100 Index risers board today as confidence grows over the global economy.

Marks & Spencer sparked a share slide for major British retailers today after the high street giant said profits plunged 40% and cut its shareholder payout.

The FTSE 100 Index struggled for direction today despite a boost for Barclays and a positive start on Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 Index shed more than 2% today as cautious economic forecasts from the Bank of England dealt a blow to market sentiment.

Investors paused for breath today after the FTSE 100 Index’s best month in six years.

Investors took stock today after the FTSE 100 Index’s best month for six years amid cautious trading on the London market.

London’s FTSE 100 Index slipped into the red today as hefty falls among miners offset more progress in the banking sector.

The FTSE 100 Index lost more ground today in a drifting session as lingering concerns over US earnings weighed on investors.

The FTSE 100 Index slid back below the 4,000 mark today as a poor opening on Wall Street depressed blue-chip stocks.

The London market advanced steadily higher today as optimism lingered after last week’s rally.

The FTSE 100 Index tumbled 5% to a six-year low today after HSBC and insurance giant AIG sparked another crisis of confidence for world markets.

The FTSE 100 Index dived 4% to a six-year low today as investors ran for cover after another blow to confidence in the banking sector.

The FTSE 100 Index plunged deep into the red today as doubts over the US economic stimulus plan rippled through global markets.

The FTSE 100 Index shed more than 1% today after under-pressure property firms suffered more heavy losses.

The London market sunk into the red today as Lloyds Banking Group suffered further misery in the wake of its shock HBOS profits warning.

Blue chip stocks were dragged lower on the London Stock Exchange today amid a raft of disappointing updates and as the mammoth US rescue plan did little to budge economic fears.

The FTSE 100 Index remained broadly flat today as the Bank of England indicated further “unconventional” measures would be needed to combat the UK recession.

Banking giant Barclays saw shares surge ahead on better-than-expected annual profits today, but it was a mixed session for the wider market.

Miners pushed the FTSE 100 Index into reverse today as sentiment remained poor on both sides of the Atlantic.

The London market broke its three-day losing streak today as strong gains from oil and commodity stocks offset another dire session for banks and property firms.