UK shares rise as strong GDP data offsets political uncertainty
UK shares moved higher on Thursday after stronger-than-expected economic growth data reassured investors, even as political uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer continued to weigh on market sentiment. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.39% by 11:09 a.m. GMT, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 gained 0.71%. Investor sentiment improved after data showed Britain’s economy expanded unexpectedly
