The FTSE 100 Index has closed above 7,500 for the first time as higher-than-forecast inflation data and confidence over Britain's prospects under a Tory government drove stocks higher.

Apple shares were down after the tech giant was slapped with a €13bn tax bill by European Union regulators today.

European travel and leisure firms saw around €2.6bn wiped off their stock prices today as a result of the Paris terror attacks.

Last-ditch proposals by Greece on major reforms to appease its creditors helped lift London’s top-flight today as hopes were raised that the debt-laden country could win a last minute rescue deal preventing its exit from the euro.