(RTTNews) - U.K. shares rose notably on Tuesday amid hopes that anti-lockdown protests may pressure the Chinese government into eventually relaxing its zero-COVID policy.
The benchmark FTSE 100 climbed 46 points, or 0.6 percent, to 7,520 after closing 0.2 percent lower on Monday.
Equipment rental specialist Vp Plc rallied 3 percent after posting solid first-half results.
Private equity firm Bridgepoint Group was little changed, recovering from an early tumble, after confirming that it is evaluating a number of potential strategic opportunities, including the possible acquisition of energy transition investor Energy Capital Partners.
EasyJet lost nearly 4 percent after the airline posted a full-year loss and scrapped its 2022 dividend.
Telecom major Vodafone fell about 1 percent after launching a buyback offer for up to $2.3 billion of its 4.375% notes due in May 2028.
