The FTSE 100 closed up 0.2 per cent or 15.34 points to 7,788.37 this afternoon. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Lloyds, Barratt Developments, Haleon, Metro Bank, OSB Group, Flutter, Wickes and Coca-Cola HBC. Read the Wednesday 3 May Business Live blog below.
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