London Markets: Centrica soars on U.S. energy unit sale but U.K. stocks sink as China hits back over consulate closure

British Gas owner Centrica soared on plans to sell its U.S. energy arm, but the broader U.K. stock market slumped amid rising U.S.-China tensions.

British Gas owner Centrica soared on plans to sell its U.S. energy arm, but the broader U.K. stock market slumped amid rising U.S.-China tensions.