The FTSE 100 has closed up 1.1 per cent to 7,189.08, while the FTSE 250 climbed 1.5 per cent to 18,875.53. Among UK companies with reports and updates are Currys, Entain, Persimmon, Shell, Jet2 and Legal & General. Read the Thursday 7 July Business Live blog below.
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