The FTSE 100 closed up 0.26 per cent or 20.46 points to 7,885.17 this afternoon, after reaching an all-time high earlier today. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Barratt Developments, Sosandar, Grainger, Future, Frasers and PZ Cussons. Read Wednesday 8 February Business Live blog below. 

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