UK economy contracted in second quarter amid cost of living crisis – as it happened
by Jasper Jolly from on (#62E2V)
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The FTSE 100 has gained ground at the opening bell. It is up by nearly 0.3% in the opening trades.
It is following the trend across much of Europe, where the major indices have edged up.
EUROPE'S STOXX 600 UP 0.1%
FRANCE'S CAC 40 UP 0.1%
SPAIN'S IBEX FLAT
EURO ZONE BLUE CHIPS UP 0.1%
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