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The funding round values the business, which runs five clubs in Denmark, four in the UK and is building its first in Spain, at an undisclosed eight-figure sum, it said. Rocket Padel says the UK is its biggest growth…
About 360 pubs are expected to have called last orders in the whole of 2026, with 295 watering holes having shut for good so far this year, according to research from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). Andy…
The consumer advice charity says one in 10 of all the scams it recorded over the past year were related to roofing, making it the most common type of scam brought to them. It can leave victims like Crystal, from the…
Trump on Friday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately "to the American and global marketplace" followed by several other shipments. That is despite…
The Chancellor has been warned that soaring borrowing costs could cause his fiscal headroom to all-but vanish, though the influential think tank has said inflation poses a bigger challenge. The IFS has found that higher…
The new model, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, is a small city runabout with retro styling which harks back to one of the company's most famous designs. As a "concept car" intended to show Citroen's direction of…
The rules are aimed at countering the rapid rise of Chinese brands in Europe in the automotive sector and other important manufacturing industries. Lower-priced Chinese manufacturers have prompted a crisis in several…
The US president infuriated Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he announced the deal on Friday, writing on Truth Social that the agreement with his Russia counterpart to supply millions of tonnes of diesel was essential to reduce…
The Chancellor had been considering widening its council tax surcharge to cover homes valued at £1.5m or more, as the Treasury seeks extra revenue to fund cost of living support. Former chancellor Rachel Reeves announced…
Asset manager ICG has appointed bankers to advise on discussions with potential buyers for Buzz Bingo, it is understood. The Nottingham-based chain is looking for a new owner which could provide fresh investment to…