U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.25%

U.K. equities finished lower, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.25% as sector weakness in beverages, fixed-line telecoms and software/computer services outweighed gains in miners and pharmaceuticals. The decline was broad, with losers outnumbering gainers 977 to 734. Among notable movers, WPP and Diageo fell more than 3%, while Anglo American, GSK and Fresnillo rose. The article also notes supportive moves in commodities and a softer U.S. dollar: gold futures climbed 1.07%, crude and Brent oil also advanced, and GBP/USD and EUR/GBP were little changed. Overall, the piece reflects a modest risk-off tone in the U.K. market rather than a catalyst-driven selloff.