FTSE dips below 6,000 as Standard Chartered plunges

BHP Billiton also weighs on the index

Natalie Kenway
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The FTSE 100 begun reversing gains made yesterday, as Standard Chartered plunged in early trading while shares in BHP Billiton dived following a 75% cut to its interim dividend.

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