The FTSE 100 edged lower on Wednesday, weighed down by disappointing corporate updates.
Shares of Imperial Brands plunged by around 7% after the surprise announcement that CEO Stefan Bomhard is stepping down.
Meanwhile, credit data firm Experian also fell, down 2.8%, after issuing growth guidance for the year that slightly missed analyst expectations.
In contrast, the FTSE 250 continued its upward momentum, helped by a strong rally in Burberry shares following better-than-expected earnings.
Investors are now turning their focus to upcoming UK GDP data, expected to show stronger quarterly growth but a slower year-on-year pace, which could influence expectations for Bank of England policy decisions.
