Cineworld Group Plc added 1.0% after the world's second-largest theatre operator said it expects to emerge from bankruptcy protection in July after its restructuring proposal received the support of lenders.

The blue-chip FTSE 100 slid 0.4% after hotter-than-expected inflation data on Wednesday stoked worries of the BoE staying hawkish.

Markets were also in a glum mood as the deadline on the U.S. debt default drew closer with no deal in sight. [MKTS/GLOB]

United Utilities Group Plc slipped 0.4% after the water company swung to an annual pre-tax loss due to high costs.

The FTSE 250 fell 0.1%, but Tate & Lyle Plc jumped 2.5% after the sweetener-maker reported a surge in annual profits, aided by higher prices.

Qinetiq Group Plc climbed 0.5% after posting strong annual results and lifting its annual dividend.

(Reporting by Johann M Cherian in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema)