P207 CEEFAX 207 Fri 8 Apr 21:14/25 LONGER LEADING INDEX EDGES UP The longer leading index of British economic indicators rose by 0.4% in February. Calculated bz the CSO and deuignjd to illustrate economic conditions more than a year ahead, it rose to 105.4 (100 equals long-term trend). The CSO said increases in the index in the first two months of the year were associated with an improvement in business optimism. $hj shorter leading index fell back in February after rising steadily since the final quarter of 1992. Headlines 201 Economy 280 Next News Economy Shares Monjyfile