Eight in 10 tenants feel ‘trapped’ in the rental cycle – as ONS figures show house prices for first time buyers have risen by an average of 18 per cent in the last two years, an increase of £39,680. A study of 2,000 adults who live in a rental property found 86 per cent dream about one day stepping onto …

An expert has revealed the best ways to get a mental health boost in 2023 – playing ping pong. With the subject of mental health growing higher on the news agenda, television presenter and doctor, Zoe Williams, has shared ways to boost wellbeing and reduce anxiety – including niche sports like ping pong, axe throwing, darts and shuffleboard. She said: …

Think you know the year Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games for veterans, or when the Queen Mother was born? This tricky game shows how much of a history buff you really are. Put your knowledge about the royal family to the test with this Coronation edition of Yeardle game. Each day, you will have up to six chances to …

A London hotel has been renamed ‘Cor-Inn-nation’ – in honour of King Charles’ big day. Previously known as Premier Inn London Bank, on St Mary-at-Hill, the building features new signage to greet guests arriving for the special occasion. The re-brand will be in situ throughout the coronation weekend, launched with its own guard at the entrance. It comes after research …

Two budding innovators have designed applications for voice-controlled devices to help tackle substance abuse and plastic pollution. Eleora Ajanaku, 16, from Cambridge, and Isi Holdom, 13, from Peckham, saw their ideas picked by a judging panel, which included Carol Vorderman, to win a nationwide competition. After starting to code at the age of nine, Eleora proposed an Alexa skill called …

Smokers spend enough on cigarettes over their adult lifetime to buy four brand new family cars, two round-the-world cruises or put down two house deposits, according to research. Alternatively, they could afford 15 luxury Rolex Submariner watches or Hermes Birkin handbags, with cash left over. The study of 2,000 adults who use nicotine – including cigarette smokers – found 67 …

The average adult hasn’t spoken to their neighbour for three weeks – but millions enjoy ‘passive aggressive’ posts on community social media pages. A study of 2,000 UK adults found 56 per cent of those in local online groups report sniping and backbiting, with 34 per cent describing it as pure entertainment. And 47 per cent have shared information with …

A survey of 1,600 hiring managers from leading UK industries found 41 per cent of law firms and a quarter of accountancy, banking and insurance companies are unlikely to hire anyone without a degree. An alarming 52 per cent of legal and 51 per cent of financial services companies quizzed will only consider candidates from Oxford, St Andrew’s, Cambridge, LSE, …

A study of 500 women who are currently pregnant, or who gave birth within the last five years, found 25 per cent avoided eating nuts while pregnant in case they gave their unborn child an allergy. Gluten (20 per cent) and pollen (16 per cent) are also among the list of potential allergens avoided by mums-to-be. While 57 per cent …

Are you a super savvy saver when it comes to booking holidays? Or do the websites get the best of you, causing you to miss out on deals? Take this quiz to find out your savvy-booker score. Discover if you’re a travel titan, able to winkle out a bargain months in advance or a sticker price sucker, paying over the …