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Footsie hits bear market territory

The UK's FTSE-100 index of leading shares entered "bear market" territory yesterday morning - when an early plunge took it more than 20% below last year's peaks.

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IAN McCONNELL, Business Editor

The UK's FTSE-100 index of leading shares entered "bear market" territory yesterday morning - when an early plunge took it more than 20% below last year's peaks.