U.K equities down after U.S. jobs report

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U.K. stocks had first drop in five days after U.S. data showed that employers added fewer-than-expected jobs in the last month. The FTSE 100 lost 0.5% to 6,650.17 p.m. London time. The index still has a 1.5% weekly gain which started after a report suggested that the U.S. economy expanded more than forecast and the Fed announced it will maintain a loose policy.