Data showed the UK construction sector remained deep in contraction during June, although the pace of decline eased slightly from May’s six-year low.

London's FTSE 100 saw a slight dip as precious metal miners declined, countered by gains in financial stocks. EasyJet surged on a sweetened takeover bid, while ITV advanced after…

Data showed the UK construction sector remained deep in contraction during June, although the pace of decline eased slightly from May’s six-year low.

The FTSE 100 closed up 14.11 points, 0.1%, at 10,665.88.