Padel: The £80-an-hour sport dividing the UK
Padel, the racket sport craze, is soaring in popularity but facing a cost and class crisis in Britain. Discover why it's dubbed the sport of 'finance bros' and the noise complaints hitting affluent areas.
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Most UK families expect pricier Christmas dinner this year
Over half of UK households anticipate a more expensive festive meal due to soaring energy bills, inflation, and Labour's family farm tax. Poll reveals deep cost-of-living concerns.
Padel's Olympic push boosted by new Hexagon World Series
Padel, the world's fastest-growing sport, launches the Hexagon World Series, a team event featuring stars like Andy Murray, aiming for Olympic inclusion by Brisbane 2032. Discover the plan.
Stars propel padel towards Olympics with new World Series
Andy Murray, Anthony Joshua and Sergio Aguero are backing the new Hexagon World Series, aiming to boost padel's global appeal and Olympic ambitions. Discover how this gender-equal sport is growing.
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Your 2025 festive food shop analysed. Discover which Christmas dinner items have risen in price, which have fallen, and how savvy shoppers can cut costs. Plan your feast wisely.
Murray & Nadal Boost Padel's Olympic Bid with Team Event
Padel's quest for Olympic status gets a major boost as a star-backed team competition joins the official circuit. Could Brisbane 2032 be the goal? Read the latest.
London in Top 15 Most Expensive Cities for Going Out
A new global survey reveals the world's most expensive cities for socialising, with London ranking 13th. Discover which cities are squeezing wallets and where your money goes further.
Foreign Spouses Cost UK Taxpayers Billions, Report Finds
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Padel's Olympic Dream Boosted by New Team Series
Padel's bid for Olympic inclusion gets a major boost as the Hexagon World Series, backed by Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal, joins the official tour. Could this pave the way for Brisbane 2032?
Couple's £66 Tesco shop leaves shoppers in disbelief
A young couple's £66 weekly Tesco shop has sparked a national conversation about grocery costs. Discover their savvy strategies and how others are coping with rising food prices.
Djokovic Swaps Tennis for Padel on Belgrade Holiday
Novak Djokovic was seen enjoying padel in Serbia with four glamorous partners. The tennis legend, who has criticised the sport's threat to tennis, is preparing for his Adelaide International return. Read more.
Billionaire fined £200 daily for unapproved padel court
Billionaire Nelson Peltz and his wife Claudia face mounting daily fines after building a padel court without approval on their Palm Beach estate. Discover the details of the code violation and the potential £1.6m cost.
Mum charges family for Christmas dinner
A Rotherham mother explains why she charges adults £20 and children £10 for her 'luxury' Christmas meal, sparking intense debate online about festive hosting costs.
Bath rejects padel courts over 'gunfire' noise complaints
Bath council blocks new padel courts after residents complain the noise is like 'Chinese water torture'. Discover why the world's fastest-growing sport faces local opposition.
Ex-Chelsea Star Arjen Robben Becomes Professional Padel Player
Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has launched a professional padel career, earning his first world ranking points. Discover his new sporting chapter.
Full English Breakfast Costs Soar: Cafe Crisis Deepens
The iconic Great British fry-up faces unprecedented price hikes as eggs, sausages, tea and bread costs skyrocket, putting traditional cafes at risk under Starmer's government.
Village fury over approved padel courts plan
Residents of a picturesque Hampshire village are up in arms after controversial plans to build three padel tennis courts were approved, sparking fears of noise pollution and traffic chaos in the tranquil community.
Fish & Chip Prices Soar 25% in Cost Crisis
Traditional British fish and chips could become an unaffordable luxury as prices surge by over 25% amid the ongoing cost of living squeeze, new research reveals.
Village fights padel courts replacing diabetes homes
Furious villagers in Buckinghamshire are fighting controversial plans to build three padel tennis courts they claim will destroy homes for people with diabetes, calling it a 'betrayal of community values'.
Halloween Candy Prices Soar Amid Tariffs & Climate Issues
British families face frightening Halloween candy costs as Trump tariffs and climate change create the perfect storm for price surges. Discover why your treats are getting terrifyingly expensive.
Dani Alves switches football for professional padel career
Former Barcelona and Brazil star Dani Alves reveals he's embarking on a professional padel career after football, sharing his passion for the rapidly growing racquet sport in exclusive interview.
Wealthy towns angered by rising padel tennis disruption
Wealthy residents in prosperous English towns are up in arms as the booming popularity of padel tennis brings unexpected noise pollution and disruptive behaviour to their previously tranquil communities.
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DWP November Payment Dates: Cost of Living Support Schedule
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Jason Manford champions padel for Olympic recognition
Jason Manford joins the campaign to make padel an Olympic sport as the racket game sweeps across Britain with celebrity backing and growing popularity.
Footballers Drive UK's Padel Tennis Boom: 300% Growth
Discover why Premier League stars are swapping football boots for padel rackets as Britain's fastest-growing sport sweeps the nation with elite training benefits and celebrity appeal.
Andy Murray's shocking career pivot to padel tennis
Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray stuns fans by announcing his unexpected move into professional padel tennis, revealing his ambitious plans to compete at the highest level in Britain's fastest-growing sport.
MOT Price Shock: New Rules Add £300m to Driver Costs
Millions of UK motorists are set to be hit with a massive £300 million bill as controversial new MOT rules and a 54% fee increase come into force. Critics blast the changes as an unfair 'stealth tax' on drivers already struggling with cost-of-living press
DWP Posts £150 Discount Letters: Are You Eligible?
The DWP has started posting letters to eligible households confirming the £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment. Find out if you qualify and the exact payment window.
UK Inflation Plunges to 2.3%, Nearing BoE Target
In a dramatic shift, UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three years, hitting 2.3% in April. This brings it tantalisingly close to the Bank of England's 2% target, putting a summer interest rate cut firmly on the table. Discover what thi
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