London stocks rise on signs COVID-19 crisis may be easing in parts of Europe
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(Reuters) - Britain's shares gained on Tuesday, boosted again by a surge in travel stocks as investors were heartened by signs the COVID-19 crisis could be easing in the worst-hit regions of Europe. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 3.3% by 0822 GMT, extending gains for the second day as the outbreak showed signs of levelling off in New York, while hardest-hit Italy and Spain have started looking ahead to easing lockdowns after steady declines in their fatality rates.Still, doubts lingered as..