The FTSE 100 index of top companies closed down 1.97 percent to 5,465.52 points

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The FTSE 100 index of top companies closed down 1.97 percent to 5,465.52 points

Ben Stansall

The offices of the London Stock Exchange. London's leading share index slumped on Monday as markets across Europe were hit by mounting fears over the eurozone and a potential exit of Greece from the currency bloc.