Business confidence in South West rises despite national dip
Business confidence in the South West rose in September but firms remain concerned about the state of the economy, new data has revealed. Overall optimism among the region’s companies increased…
Hezbollah’s deputy leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah death
Hezbollah’s deputy leader has vowed to continue fighting Israel, and said the militant group is prepared for a long war despite much of its top command being wiped out, including…
Labour Government could have a budget surplus of £39 billion, Jeremy Hunt claims
Jeremy Hunt has claimed the Government could have a budget surplus of £39 billion rather than the “fictitious” £22 billion blackhole it says it inherited from the Tories. The shadow…
School caretaker wins more than £183,000 on EuroMillions
A school caretaker is planning to take early retirement after scooping more than £183,000 on EuroMillions – and has helped to get his brother a passport for his first holiday…
New UK tipping law for restaurants, hairdressers, pubs and more – what you should know
Restaurants, along with taxi firms, hairdressers, hotels, pubs and cafes, may be forced to increase prices in response to a new tip-sharing law coming into effect this October. The new…
Alexander Isak injury could mean Anthony Gordon continuing as Newcastle striker
Anthony Gordon could be set for an extended spell as an emergency striker with Newcastle team-mate Alexander Isak facing the prospect of being sidelined until after the international break. The…
ITV GMB’s Alex Beresford makes big announcement as colleagues show support
Bristolian TV star Alex Beresford has announced he is to become a dad once again. Colleagues and fans of the Good Morning Britain presenter congratulated him after sharing the news…
Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist starts hunger strike
The mother of a jailed British-Egyptian pro-democracy writer has started a hunger strike, saying: “I will not eat again until Alaa is released.” Alaa Abd El-Fattah, 42, has been detained…
Antiques Roadshow expert stops show and tells guest ‘please go home’
A BBC Antiques Roadshow expert brought the show to a halt to advise a guest on how an item could potentially be worth thousands. The expert, Jon Baddeley, spoke out…
World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann calls time on France career
France forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. The Atletico Madrid player scored 44 goals in 137 games for his country and…