The FTSE 100 closed down 1.82 per cent or 135.35 points to 7,302.74 this afternoon. Among UK companies with reports and updates are easyJet, National Grid, FeverTree, Royal Mail and Begbies Traynor. Read the Thursday 19 May Business Live blog below.

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