Egg's shares fell by as much as 4 percent, to 142 pence.

Its shares fell 1.7 percent, to 592 pence ($8.50), on the announcement.

Essar's share price fell 26% to 127 pence on Tuesday, an all time low.

The shares, which have lost more than half their value in the last year, fell 3.8 percent, to 325 pence in London.

Its shares fell as much as 3.4 percent, to 1,063 pence.

The euro also fell against the pound to 82.9 pence.

In 1878 the price fell to 46 shillings and 5 pence.

Reuters shares fell 5 percent, to 748 pence ($1.06) a share.

Freeserve's stock fell 17 percent, to 365 pence, or about $5.48.

Its shares fell 7 percent, to 528 pence in London trading.