The FTSE 100 closed down 1.24 per cent or 97.54 points to 7,773.03 this afternoon. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are HSBC, BP, Superdry, Plus500, Ferrexpo, Ashtead, TRG and Mitie Group. Read the Tuesday 2 May Business Live blog below.
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