FTSE 100 hits highest since 2018The UK’s blue-chip share index has hit its highest level in over four years.The FTSE 100 index has climbed by around 0.7% to hit 7749 points, up 55 points today, the highest level since August 2018.The FTSE 100 share index over the last five years Photograph: RefinitivThe Footsie has been lifted today by gains in mining stocks and retailers.JD Sports are the best performing stock, up 7%, after lifting its profit outlook towards the top end of expectations this morning following strong sales growth in...