UK stocks leap after China acts to shore up economy
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(Reuters) - UK shares leaped on Tuesday as China's central bank took steps to shore up the economy, easing fears about the global impact of the coronavirus epidemic, while positive corporate reports from blue-chips added momentum.The FTSE 100 jumped 1.6%, with the leader board dominated by BP , which rose 4.2% after increasing its dividend, and plumbing parts distributor Ferguson up 7% at a record high as it mulls listing shares in the United States.The FTSE 250 was also tracking Asian stock..