BUZZ — UK's British Land rises as it expects higher half — year profit

* Shares of commercial property firm British Land up 2.4% at 417.6p * Co expects half-year underlying profit of £166 mln ($219.78 million), up from previous year's £155 mln * BLND expects strong interim profit and rental income growth, driven by property demand and cost savings that offset higher interest costs and lower lease surrender premiums * YTD, stock has risen ~3% ($1 = 0.7553 pounds) (Reporting by Tuhina in Bengaluru) ((tuhina@thomsonreuters.com)