London’s leading shares dropped almost 1% today as the market bore the brunt of heavy losses for mining stocks and banks suffered from fresh concerns over interest rates.

London shares were dragged back by heavy losses for mining stocks and renewed concerns over US interest rates today.

Confidence in gaming shares was rocked today by charges laid against the operator BetonSports and its chief executive David Carruthers.

A crackdown by the US authorities on internet gambling sent a shudder through shares in the sector today.

Lloyds TSB and advertising giant WPP set a blistering pace today during a strong end to the week for London’s leading shares.

London’s leading shares lost sight of gains notched up in a New Year rally today as miners and utilities fell out of favour.

The London market struggled for direction today as it tried to build on yesterday’s four-and-a-half-year high following a strong rally in the New Year.

London shares recovered to end the day above 4700 after healthcare stocks led Wall Street higher.

Top flight shares remained in poor shape in London today as investors booked profits after a downbeat session in New York.

Water companies buoyed the FTSE 100 Index today after regulator Ofwat signalled price rises at the top end of industry expectations.

Water utility group Kelda hailed the success of its Yorkshire Water business today as it posted a 9.4% rise in profits.

The FTSE-100 Index is off 27.7 points, standing at 6227.9 after tech stocks followed the US NASDAQ lead's and fell sharply.