Port Talbot

A syndicate of 15 former finance team colleagues from Tata Steel in Port Talbot has won a lottery jackpot, capping a seven-year pact to stay connected. Separately, a Bournemouth syndicate of 10 people won £50,000 each in a recent draw.

A new £11.78 million fund has opened for Port Talbot businesses to create jobs and attract investment, backed by the UK government and Tata Steel UK.

Escalating Iran-Israel conflict has triggered sharp oil price rises and widespread shipping disruptions, delaying key industrial projects and threatening global economic stability.