European shares drifted lower amid the drama of Britain formally triggering its exit from the EU. The Euro Stoxx 600 fell 0.14pc.
Back in the UK, the FTSE 100 dropped 0.19pc to 7,329.07, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 dipped 0.1pc.
Currency markets
The pound is down 0.35pc on the day at $1.2437 against the US dollar, having regained some composure after a drop to $1.2364 in early trade.
Meanwhile, the euro has dipped 0.09pc to 0.8671p per euro.
/The Telegraph/
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