Two-thirds of hospitality firms optimistic about the next year as the country comes out of lockdown

Pubs and bars raise a glass to the future: Two-thirds of hospitality firms are optimistic about the next year as the country comes out of lockdown UKHospitality found 65 per cent of businesses are optimistic about next year Experts have reported 114 per cent increase in drinks sales compared to 2019 Only 16 per cent … Read more

Nick Train video interview: There’s plenty to be optimistic about’

‘As long as you’re not taking an apocalyptic view, there’s plenty to be optimistic about’: Nick Train on the Investing Show By This Is Money Published: 09:51 GMT, 3 February 2021 | Updated: 09:52 GMT, 3 February 2021 ‘As long as you’re not taking an apocalyptic view if the world – which is almost always … Read more

Three-quarters of Britons are optimistic that 2021 will be a better year

Three-quarters of Britons are optimistic that 2021 will be a better year after 2020 was blighted by Covid pandemic but 43% are worried financial markets will crash Shocking 96 per cent of people said that 2020 had been a bad year for Britain  However, three quarters are also optimistic 2021 will be a better year … Read more

Richard Schiff ‘cautiously optimistic’ he’ll be released from hospital ‘soon’ after COVID treatment

Richard Schiff is showing further improvement in his battle with COVID-19. The 65-year-old West Wing star tested positive for the virus on November 3 and has been hospitalized since Monday, according to his social media and that of his wife Sheila Kelley. And in a Wednesday tweet, Schiff wrote, ‘Covid update. I was just taken … Read more

Locky Gilbert remains optimistic ahead of spending mandatory hotel isolation with Irena Srbinovska

‘Hopefully she looks at me the same’: Locky Gilbert remains optimistic as he prepares to spend a mandatory 14 days in hotel isolation with Irena Srbinovska as they arrive in Perth By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:47 BST, 18 October 2020 | Updated: 08:47 BST, 18 October 2020 The Bachelor couple Locky Gilbert … Read more

Trump is ‘furious’ with Mark Meadows for contradicting his physician’s optimistic COVID briefing

President Trump is ‘furious’ at chief of staff Mark Meadows after he contradicted a more optimistic health assessment from the president’s doctor on Saturday, according to reports. Meadows appeared overwhelmed on Sunday as he sat, head drooped over and hands rubbing his forehead, while Navy Commander Sean Conley spoke to media about Trump’s COVID-19 prognosis. … Read more

OECD more optimistic on UK this year but warns on second Covid wave

UK economy is recovering quicker than expected from coronavirus carnage, OECD think tank reveals – but warns a second wave could HALVE global growth next year and wipe 15% off stock markets By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 12:00 BST, 16 September 2020 | Updated: 12:03 BST, 16 September 2020 The UK’s economic … Read more

Pessimists die two years earlier on average – but being overtly optimistic doesn’t improve longevity

Pessimists die two years earlier than the average person – but being an optimist does not lead to a longer life, study finds Researchers compared more than 3,000 people and their scores on optimism-pessimism scales People with higher pessimistic scores were more likely to die two years earlier from issues such as cardiovascular disease Higher … Read more

Fauci is ‘optimistic’ Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine will work

America’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, said he is ‘cautiously optimistic’ that one of several coronavirus vaccines being developed in the US will work to prevent infection, and be ready in ‘a reasonable period of time.’  Speaking at a The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Health Conference on Tuesday, Dr Fauci said that he … Read more

Oil veteran Algy Cluff strikes ‘optimistic’ after Africa deal

Algy Cluff remains ‘optimistic’ about future for oil as demand slumps to lowest levels for 25 years By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 Veteran oil prospector Algy Cluff is determined to remain ‘optimistic’ about the future for oil as demand slumps … Read more