Europe's battle to contain a fourth wave of Covid-19 continues be the main focus for investors as more countries appear ready to ramp up restrictions.
Shares in airlines and other leisure stocks have struggled this week amid the renewed uncertainty, leading to mixed trading for the FTSE 100 index and Europe's main benchmarks.
Wall Street is closed for the Thankgiving holiday, meaning trading volumes in London are lighter than usual today. Annual results from pubs chain Mitchells & Butlers and a takeover deal for Vivo Energy provide the main corporate highlights.
