The FTSE 100 has closed down 0.1 per cent to 7,413.42, while the FTSE 250 has ended the day 0.4 per cent lower at 20,079.23. Among UK companies with reports and updates are HSBC, Pearson, JD Sports and Senior. Read the Monday 1 August Business Live blog below.
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