London stocks eke out gains as UK lockdown easing begins
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(Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 closed marginally higher on Monday, on optimism about the United Kingdom's plans to gradually ease some coronavirus-induced curbs but investors remained wary of it potentially setting off a second wave of new infections. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday the lockdown will not end yet. He announced a limited easing of restrictions, allowing people to exercise outside more often and encouraging some people to return to work.The FTSE 100 edged 0.1%..