FTSE 100 fell 0.2% to trade lower after early gains, while GBP/USD slipped to 1.3241 amid Iran deadline concerns.
UK Services PMI dropped to 50.5 in March from 53.9 in February, marking the slowest expansion in 11 months and below forecasts.
New car registrations rose ~6% in March, with battery‑electric vehicles reaching a record 23% share, still shy of the 33% 2026 target.
WH Smith appointed Leo Quinn Executive Chair at March 12 AGM; Andrew Harrison exited board to resume as UK division CEO.