Business · 11 March 2026

FTSE 100 Drops 0.6% as UK Markets Decline

Investors experienced a fall in share values across most UK company sectors on Wednesday. The main UK stock indexes declined, influenced by fluctuating oil prices and disappointing corporate performance reports at 1103 GMT. Legal & General's shares dropped 5.5% after reporting lower profit, though Balfour Beatty saw a 7.3% rise.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 March 2026 at 13:25

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