UK stocks today (6 Nov 2025): FTSE 100 edges lower before BoE decision; Sainsbury lifts profit guidance, ITV warns on Q4 ads, AstraZeneca beats
The UK FTSE 100 edged down as investors awaited the Bank of England’s rate decision, with sterling near multi-month lows. October construction PMI fell to 44.1, the steepest drop in over five years. Sainsbury raised profit guidance and announced a special dividend. ITV warned of a 9% Q4 ad revenue decline and £35m in temporary savings.
