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Among UK companies with reports and updates are Shell, Unilever, Lloyds, Anglo American, Foxtons Group, Franchise Brands and GSK.

Among UK companies with reports and updates are Dunelm, Relx, Travis Perkins, Schroders, AJ Bell and National Express.

Among UK companies with reports and updates are JD Wetherspoon, PureTech and First Group.

The High Street bellwether said sales had slowed down significantly in August and that it believed this was indicative of a general weakening of underlying demand.

Investors in the London-listed company will receive a payout of 9.2 cents per share compared to a record 23.6 cents last year when the commodities sector was riding high.

Investors in the London-listed company will receive a payout of 9.2 cents per share compared to a record 23.6 cents last year when the commodities sector was riding high.

The financial services group revealed operating profits increased by 8 per cent to £1.16billion in the first half of 2022, just ahead of analyst predictions of £1.12billion.

The retailer and veterinary services provider said like-for-like sales rose 6 per cent to £404.7million in the 16 weeks to July 21, with growth across both divisions.

The FTSE 100 company has posted an underlying replacement cost profit - its preferred measure - of $8.5billion (£6.9illion) for the second quarter.

The UK lender told investors it would pay an interim dividend of 9 cents per share and also aim to revert to quarterly dividends next year, despite posting falling profits.