The FTSE 100 index is now dropped 1.5% or 81.8 points lower at 5,147.8 in stock market trading today, on the back of several explosions in London as a result of terrorist attacks.
Initial news suggested a power surge between Aldgate and Liverpool Street tube stations just before 9am. London Metropolitan Police has officially confirmed there have been four explosions. IFAonline will update with more information as the markets shift on emerging news. Story filed by Julie Henderson, tel no: 020 7968 4571, email: [email protected] IFAonline
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