In Money today: the UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in January; British travellers won't have to pay for a visa to visit Europe until 2027 at the earliest, it is being reported; a look ...

The FTSE 100 has opened 0.2% up, with little corporate and economic data to drive sentiment. The index is more or less 180 points down its record high achieved a week ago. Energy and mining stocks ...