The Foostie ended the session 60 points, or 1.2%, weaker at 5044.50.
Royal Bank said that it was taking an additional £25bn from the government and joining the government’s Asset Protection Scheme.
- Text size
Footsie loses ground over fears for health of banking sector
The London Stock Exchange’s FTSE-100 benchmark index dipped below the key 5000-point level for much of the session yesterday amid renewed concerns about the health of the banking sector after Royal Bank of Scotland received more government help.
