FTSE 100 inches higher yet closes in on worst quarter since 1987
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(Reuters) - UK shares rose on Tuesday as a recovery in oil prices and a surprise expansion in Chinese factory activity revived confidence in equity markets amid a deep selloff this month that set the FTSE 100 on course for its worst quarter since 1987.The index rose 2.1%, with turnaround specialist Melrose Industries surging 19% after it secured a debt covenant waiver and said it was cutting expenses in an effort to ride out the coronavirus crisis.Cigarette maker Imperial Brands rose 11% as..