EconomyUK stocks rise on consumer staples and defence; budget borrowing report lifts sentiment
UK shares climbed on Wednesday, led by consumer staples and defence stocks. Investors assessed a report that Finance Minister John Healey would avoid taking on more borrowing in the budget later this month.
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UK stocks rise on consumer staples and defence; budget borrowing report lifts sentiment
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