India, July 8 -- UK Stock Market Today (July 8): The UK stock market traded higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 extending gains as rising oil prices boosted energy stocks and helped offset weakness in mining companies. Strong buying in heavyweight stocks such as Shell, Diageo and Associated British Foods lifted London's benchmark index, while the FTSE 250 outperformed amid strength in domestic shares.

Investors also reacted to improving UK housing data and continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which pushed crude oil prices higher and supported the energy sector.

UK Stock Market Today (July 8)

The London Stock Exchange opened on a positive note despite mixed global sentiment. Investors continued to favour energy and con...