Falls in travel stocks have hit the FTSE 100 index in mid-afternoon trading, as fears of further terrorist attacks grip the world.
The UK's blue chip index was trading 1.2% lower by 1.45pm at 6,228, with travel companies among the most hit stocks. International Consolidated Airlines Group was the biggest faller in the index, down 4.2% at 544p, while easyJet, TUI and InterContinental Hotels Group were also hit (down 3.2%, 2.8% and 3.2%, respectively). Travel companies suffered as countries across the globe remained on high terror alert following the attacks which shook Paris on 13 November. Markets open lower after Paris attacks but avoid sell-off Since then, Belgium has introduced a high terror alert in Brus...
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