U.K. stocks slip with miners on the decline By: MarketWatch November 21, 2012 at 05:24 AM EST U.K. stocks index struggle for direction on Wednesday, as miners attempt to force the benchmark index south, while rising bank shares help curb losses. Read More >> Related Stocks: Glencore Plc HSBC Holdings Plc ADR Lloyds Banking Group Plc ADR Rio Tinto Plc ADR Royal Bank Scotland Group Plc