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

Britney Spears is optimistic alongside beau Sam Asghari as she opens up about getting vaccinated

‘I’m fine and I hope I continue to stay fine’: Britney Spears is optimistic alongside beau Sam Asghari as she opens up about getting vaccinated By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 01:39 BST, 9 April 2021 | Updated: 01:39 BST, 9 April 2021 Britney Spears enthusiastically opened up getting vaccinated in an Instagram post on Thursday. ‘Got … Read more

Ashley Judd is trying to stay optimistic while ‘drowning in trauma’ after shattering leg in Congo

Ashley Judd has endured a harrowing experience since shattering her leg last month in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the two-time Golden Globe nominee is now recovering at home, where she’s surrounded by the support of friends and family. She’s staying optimistic while ‘drowning in trauma’ from the painful experience and took to … 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

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

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 OECD think-tank says UK recession this year might not be as bad as was feared  Predicts a 10.1 per cent downturn this year … 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

Amanda Seyfried is optimistic about returning for a third Mama Mia! film

She helped lead two box office hits with Mama Mia! and its sequel Mama Mia! Here We Go Again. Amanda Seyfried revealed that she would be down for a third ABBA-centric film ‘in a heartbeat’ in an interview with Collider on Sunday. The 34-year-old Jennifer’s Body star opened up about the freedom of no longer having … 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