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* FTSE 100 down 0.1%, FTSE 250 adds 0.6%
April 20 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 slipped on Monday,
as more firms rolled out measures to weather the coronavirus
crisis amid expectations of the worst earnings season for
European companies since the 2008 financial crisis.
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index .FTSE edged 0.1% lower by
0727 GMT, retreating after last week's late rally, as miners,
insurers and homebuilders weighed.
The domestically focused FTSE 250 index .FTMC gained 0.6%,
helped by surge in shares of Aston Martin AML.L after its new
boss Lawrence Stroll said immediate priorities will be to
restart manufacturing and launch production of its crucial first
sport utility vehicle. Investors are preparing for a 22% plunge in first-quarter
profits for companies listed on the broader European STOXX 600.
Meanwhile, a senior government official said Britain was not
considering lifting its lockdown imposed almost four weeks
ago.