UK stocks fell for a fourth straight session on Friday, pressured by a continued rally in the pound and a renewal of geopolitical jitters after North Korea fired a missile over Japan, MarketWatch reports.

The FTSE 100 index lost 0.4% to 7,268.45, setting it on track for its lowest close since early May, according to FactSet figures. For the week, the blue-chip benchmark was on track for a 1.5% drop.