UK Stocks — Factors to watch on September 22

Sept 22 (Reuters) — Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening higher on Tuesday, with futures up 0.1%. BP: BP said its 440,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, returned to normal operations after planned maintenance last week. BURBERRY: Burberry creative director Daniel Lee showed bright floral trench coats and checked short suits in his summer 2027 collection for the British luxury brand. AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: Britain's exclusion from the European Union's proposed "Made in Europe" provisions puts the British automotive industry at a competitive disadvantage and threatens its contribution to the EU's economy, a trade group said. DEFENCE: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce a new AI defence partnership between Britain and the United States on Tuesday, part of a push for nations to use the technology to better protect critical infrastructure and detect threats. COMMODITIES: Oil prices gained for the first time in five sessions on Tuesday, gold struggled for momentum, and copper prices rose. FTSE: London shares closed higher on Monday, with banks leading gains, as risk appetite worldwide got a boost after oil prices retreated on hopes of diplomatic progress in.