Nov 21 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is expected to open lower on Tuesday, with futures down 0.10%.

* CRANSWICK: British meat producer Cranswick forecast

annual profit at the upper end

of current market estimates, betting strong domestic demand and higher pig prices would offset a fall in China volumes.

* CAPITA: British outsourcing firm Capita said it plans to cut about 900 jobs as part of its cost-cutting drive, primarily affecting indirect support function and overhead roles.

* WORKSPACE: Workspace Group

forecast strong rental growth

in the second half of the current fiscal year, after the London-focused flexible office-space provider posted a half-year loss as elevated interest rates hit the valuation of its buildings.

* AO WORLD: British online consumer electricals retailer AO World raised its profit outlook after reporting a return to profit in its first half as reduced costs and improved margins offset a fall in sales in a tough market for discretionary spending.

* SERICA ENERGY: UK North Sea-focussed Serica Energy said experienced oil and gas adviser Martin Copeland would succeed Andy Bell as its chief financial officer next year.

* CRH: CRH, the largest building materials producer in the United States and Europe, announced a

$2.1 billion acquisition of building materials assets

in the high-growth Texas market on Tuesday and upgraded its full year core profit guidance.

* METAL: Copper prices rose to their highest in two months due to supply concerns in Peru and Panama, while a weaker U.S. dollar also lent support.

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