British stocks fall

BRITISH stocks fell, led by BP Plc after the oil producer reported profit that missed analysts’ estimates.

The benchmark FTSE 100 Index slid 25.6, or 0.4%, to 5746.8 in London. BP, the world’s second-largest oil company, dropped 18 pence, or 2.7%, to 647.5.

Marks & Spencer, Britain’s largest clothes seller, fell 6.25 pence, or 1.3%, to 495.25.