The FTSE 100 closed down 0.27 per cent or 20.31 points to 7,515.75 this afternoon. Among UK companies with reports and updates are Cineworld Group, Persimmon, Plus500, Gattaca, Balfour Beatty and GSK. Read the Wednesday 17 August Business Live blog below.
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