FTSE 100 Live: Stocks slide despite airlines and defence gains, Microsoft slashes jobs

FTSE 100 is down 56 points to 10,623, indicating a mild risk-off tone. Pub shares are rising after the England World Cup win, while the article also flags deal-related optimism for easyJet and ITV alongside commentary on a UK construction downturn and weakness in the defence sector.

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FTSE 100 is down 56 points to 10,623, indicating a mild risk-off tone. Pub shares are rising after the England World Cup win, while the article also flags deal-related optimism for easyJet and ITV alongside commentary on a UK construction downturn and weakness in the defence sector.