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The FTSE 100 closed 24.2 points up to stand at 5644.6. The US Federal Reserve had revealed it was likely that interest rates in the country would be frozen for some time.
Britain's top share index was driven by stronger banking and commodity stocks as investors were encouraged by the Federal Reserve's comments, bolstering stock market trading.
Commenting on the positive performance, Mike Lenhoff, chief strategist at Brewin Dolphin, told Reuters: "The (Fed) did two things which has helped the markets. One is that it left interest rates on hold ... but the other very positive point is that it's beginning to talk up the economy now."
The London Stock Exchange announced it is to send copies this week of a new edition of its guide to provide practical assistance to companies.
It is hoped that the guide will help firms communicate to shareholders, the media, potential investors and analysts.
Posted by Chris Weaver
