British stocks climb as China's central bank steps in to calm jitters

(Reuters) - UK shares surged more than 1% on Tuesday as China's central bank took steps to shore up the economy, helping to ease growing fears about the global impact of the coronavirus outbreak, while positive corporate reports from blue-chips added momentum.The FTSE 100 soared 1.4%, with the main board dominated by BP , which rose 4% after increasing its dividend, and plumbing parts distributor Ferguson up 6% as it mulls a listing of its shares in the U.S.The FTSE 250 was also tracking..