The FTSE 100 was down 1.3 per cent in afternoon trading. Among the companies reporting today are Next, M&G, Mitchells & Butlers, and fashion giant H&M. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has also released its latest monthly production update. Read the Thursday 29 September Business Live blog below.

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