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April 8 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index .FTSE is seen opening higher on Friday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.89%.

• POLYMETAL: Russian precious metals producer Polymetal International Plc POLYP.L said its auditor Deloitte LLP has resigned, as the auditing firm decided to stop its operations in Russia and Belarus in the aftermath of the Ukraine crisis.
• FERREXPO: Ukraine-focussed miner Ferrexpo FXPO.L said it was looking at alternative methods to deliver its iron ore pellets to sea-borne markets, as ports in Ukraine remained shut due to Russia's invasion.
• RIO TINTO: Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO) said it had taken sole charge of operations and production at refiner Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL), partly owned by Russian aluminium producer Rusal RUAL.MM , following government sanctions.
• SAINSBURY: British supermarket chain Sainsbury's SBRY.L will increase pay for its staff in outer London to the level already achieved by staff in the capital's inner areas, a source close the company said after pressure from shareholders.
• CHANNEL 4: British broadcaster Channel 4 has warned the government its privatisation would cost the economy 3 billion pounds ($3.92 billion) and also put independent producers out of business, The Times reported.
• ITHACA-SICCAR POINT: Israeli energy conglomerate Delek Group DLEKG.TA said its North Sea subsidiary Ithaca has acquired private equity-backed Siccar Point Energy for $1.1 billion.
• FTSE 100: Britain's FTSE 100 slid on Thursday, weighed down by oil major Shell after it flagged a bigger writedown following its decision to exit Russia, while a jump in shares of gambling firm 888 Holdings helped limit some losses on the midcap index.
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