FTSE 100 movers: Anglo American, BHP lead fallers

The FTSE 100 was down 23 points, or 0.35%, to 6,527. Shares fell as a rise in inflation heightened the debate on whether the Bank of England would lift rates as early as this year.

Inflation rose by just 0.1% in July compared with expectations of a zero reading. On the stock market, the mining sector continued to feel the strain of weaker commodities prices.

Anglo American led the fallers, down 2.79%. Shares in fellow giant BHP Billiton were down 2.43%, silver miner Fresnillo fell 1.64%, Royal Dutch Shell 1.63%, Rio Tinto 1.62% and oil services firm Weir Group 1.25%.

Among the risers, Shire shares were up on reports it could boost its $30bn offer for rival Baxalta if the US company was prepared to open its books for scrutiny.

Budget airlinee Easyjet soared 1.16% as the company celebrated carrying its 80 millionth passenger.

British Airways owner IAG also took off as the deal to merge with Ireland's national carrier Aer Lingus closed with 90% of acceptances. IAG shares were up 1.1% on the news.

FTSE 100 - Risers
Shire Plc (SHP) 5,245.00p +1.65%
easyJet (EZJ) 1,745.00p +1.16%
Severn Trent (SVT) 2,209.00p +1.14%
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (CDI) (IAG) 549.00p +1.10%
Inmarsat (ISAT) 1,003.00p +1.01%
United Utilities Group (UU.) 906.00p +0.89%
Coca-Cola HBC AG (CDI) (CCH) 1,420.00p +0.78%
Intertek Group (ITRK) 2,679.00p +0.64%
Standard Life (SL.) 440.50p +0.62%
Wolseley (WOS) 4,326.00p +0.60%

FTSE 100 - Fallers
Anglo American (AAL) 734.10p -2.79%
Antofagasta (ANTO) 559.00p -2.53%
BHP Billiton (BLT) 1,106.00p -2.43%
Dixons Carphone (DC.) 439.60p -1.83%
Fresnillo (FRES) 660.00p -1.64%
Royal Dutch Shell 'B' (RDSB) 1,782.50p -1.63%
Rio Tinto (RIO) 2,405.50p -1.62%