FTSE spurred to new record by Persimmon's bullish update

LONDON (Reuters) - FTSE 100 index rose to a fresh record high on Thursday, boosted by a bullish update from housebuilder Persimmon , which reported a rise in sales despite Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

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