The FTSE 100 is slightly down with a drop of 5.3 points, or 0.08%, to 6,359.4, ahead of the Bank of England's monthly interest rate decision.
Brewer Scottish & Newcastle is the biggest loser with a fall of 1.57% to 596.5p, closely followed by Pearson which has slipped 1.56% to 849.5p, while Cadbury Schweppes has fallen 1.14% to 653p. Man Group is also down 0.97% to 564p, while Sainsbury has dropped 0.89% to 556p, although losses are being offset by Intercontinental Hotels Group which is up 1.64% to £12.99. However insurer Old Mutual is posting the biggest gains with a rise of 2.4% to 170.5p, closely followed by British Airways which is up 1.08% to 512.5p, while Rolls-Royce has added 1.01% to 501.25p, and miner Lonmin has clim...
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