The UK financial markets dropped lower on Wednesday, reflecting the global sell-off influenced by Wall Street, with housebuilder and energy stocks leading the decline.
Growth fears continue to be the big driver of losses. The small rebound in the US markets is seen as a calm before a potential further decline.
Barratt reported a sharp fall in profit and home completions, with its profit plunging 57% to £385 million, indicating ongoing challenges in the housing sector.
The Cac 40 in France and the Dax index in Germany both finished lower, mirroring the negative sentiment originating from the US markets.
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