FTSE 100 hits new record high as banks and miners lead gains

Core Insights - Britain's FTSE 100 index reached a new intraday record, driven by strong performances in banking and mining sectors [1] - The index increased by 0.689% to a high of 9,568.89, surpassing the previous record close of 9,491.25 set last Friday [1] - Financial stocks, particularly banks, were the primary contributors to the rally, with the banks index showing significant gains [1]