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Half of budding entrepreneurs love the idea of being their own boss, study finds

Nearly two-thirds feel they have a good business idea, and four in ten are keen to start up their own enterprise - but are scared to go it alone, the research revealed

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Should all shops be closed on Boxing Day? Take our poll and have your say

The tradition of the Boxing Day sales began in the 1990s after the Tories made far-reaching changes to Sunday trading laws. Now, we want to know what you think about Boxing Day trading

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Nearly three-quarters of 18-24-year-olds will buy second-hand gifts this Christmas

The younger generation are the most likely age group to do so - but six in ten of all Brits feel that gifting pre-loved items is now more acceptable than ever

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Top ways business owners are growing their enterprise - like product diversification

Digital e-commerce presence, and adapting to new technologies, are other ways in which CEOs are looking to aim their growth, research has found

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Top tips for not overpaying when you're single – from TV subscriptions to energy bills

Singletons have to shell an amazing £9,769 more because they don't have a partner – but here's some tips to claw back that cash even though you prefer being on your own

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Three in ten shoppers have been let down - by 'dupe' items bought on social media

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Nearly half of millennial and Gen Z consumers have purchased products from social media - but almost a third say they have now lost confidence in doing so, a study has found

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One in five gamblers feel rules and regulations in casinos are too strict, research finds

Almost a third reckon people may be put off visiting casinos due to these strict guidelines - but eight in ten would encourage others not to feel intimidated

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Nearly half of renters wrongly think they need landlord's permission - to fit a smart meter

More than eight in ten are keen to install a smart meter to keep track of their energy usage and readings - but 22% are putting off asking their landlord about it

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First-time buyers feel the process would be smoother without all the mortgage jargon

Nealy four in 10 bewildered first-time buyers wouldn't complain if mortgage products were renamed - so they could better understand them.

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Two-thirds of young adults feel there is not enough support - to help them find a job

Over half worry about getting left behind in the job market - with nearly 800,000 16-25-year-olds not in education, employment, or training this year, research found

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Three in ten parents have sent kids to school breakfast clubs - with 14% doing so daily

It comes as three in ten adults are struggling to afford to feed their whole household - but a quarter of these claim they have never asked for any help

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Eight in ten Brits feel it is very important to keep local high streets alive, study finds

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They have also shared the top businesses they would like to see on their ideal high street - including a bakery, a post office, and a supermarket

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Just two per cent of UK's 900,000 tradespeople are women, figures show

However, with the UK facing a shortage of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, boosting the number of women in this industry could be the solution

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Three in ten shoppers pleasantly surprised by how much they earn - from reward schemes

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More than eight in ten are taking advantage of such schemes - with one in ten saving as much as £30 a month, figures have revealed

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Top 10 financial fibs - like not telling your partner how much you have in savings

Over two-thirds have told a money-related mistruth - including exaggerating how much money is in their bank account, or how much they spent on an item, research has found

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NatWest offers top tips to small businesses amid cost-of-living crisis

It comes as half of shoppers have turned to wherever they can get the best value - with this meaning that three-quarters are now shopping at larger stores

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Top reasons for looking for a new job - including better pay, and learning new skills

More than a fifth of workers are keen to start the new year with a new job - with over half of these saying the new year marks a new start, and so is the perfect time for a new role

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NatWest top tips to help protect against scams and fraud

The banking company is encouraging Brits to always be honest with their banks about payments - and never to answer unsolicited calls, texts, or messages

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Workers 'tune out' of a 'pointless' work meeting after just ten minutes, study finds

Brits say they get stuck in three unnecessary meetings each week - with nearly half turning off their camera on a video call and getting on with other tasks

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Lidl hosts unique sensory wine-tasting experience - in complete darkness

The events, being held next month, aim to dispel common misconceptions about wine - such as a higher price point equals better quality

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One in ten Brits would need at least £100 left over - to consider putting any into savings

A quarter of Brits don't see the point in putting money aside in savings at the end of each month, if they are left with just a few pounds to spare, research has found

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Award-winning financial influencer shares top money-saving tips

Meg Micklewright won Financial Influencer of the Year for her Instagram account, @thesavvyspenderofficial, where she has over 45,000 followers

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Cooking How to make perfect Thanksgiving turkey – chef shares top five cooking tips We've whipped up a handy guide that will help you cook a delicious turkey dinner this Thanksgiving – here's all you need to know, including top tips from chef Jeff Baker

Thousands of Brits could get £1,470 slashed off per year on council tax bills

Thousands of Brit households could cut their council tax bill by £1,470 a year. You could be eligible for some helps towards your council tax without even realising it

WIN brand-new Pictionary vs AI for fun with all the family this Christmas!

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Luxury sex toy slashed by 50% in Black Friday sale – and it's the 'best ever'

Lots of people are looking to bag deals this Black Friday. And while you're at it, you may as well get a little saucy with the bargains up for grabs at sex toy brand LELO

'I'm a jobs expert – these five roles can earn you up to £70k without degree'

Catherine Storer, Executive Director at ESS, says you don't need to go to university to get big money landing in your pocket. She says industries such as construction can give you a high wage, without sitting behind a desk

Money 'I used to make less than £1k a day at brothel - but I'm raking it in on my own'Jade Blair, 26, used to make £900 a day at a brothel - despite having to see 'up to 16' clients in one shift. However, she's raking in the cash after becoming a solo content creator

'Backwards' tribesmen let visitors have sex with their wives as part of 'warm welcome'

In a remote area of northern Namibia lives a semi-nomadic tribe whose way of life would be very alien to most Westerners – for the Himba people, sex with strangers is just basic politeness

Page 3 babe Apollonia Llewellyn left barely covered as she tries microbikini trend

Page 3 model Apollonia Llewellyn took things to the extreme with her latest swimwear look as she tried out the microbikini trend. She was left barely covered in the two-piece

'I love making saucy films as an older woman – it's fun to take control in bed'

Sex confessions

It's no secret that lots of blokes love watching older women in saucy films, as the stats show it. But one adult star recently revealed just why she loved getting sexy for the camera as she grew older

Maisie Smith leaves fans drooling as she flaunts stunning figure in breathtaking clip

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith left her fans on social media awestruck as she showcased her toned physique in a collection of autumn-inspired ensembles

Manchester United FC UEFA rule explained which could ban Man Utd and Man City from Champions League Manchester United and Manchester City are at genuine risk of being barred from European competitions next season due to UEFA's rules about multi-club ownership

Notorious women’s jail known for grim 3m cells, haunting suicide and lags in mini skirts

El Buen Pastor prison in Colombia has a sinister reputation – and last month Australian influencer Cocaine Cassie opened up about how she was attacked while serving three years there

Antiques Roadshow guest floored as value of 13th birthday present skyrockets to £80k

Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow often shows baffling increases in value, but one guest was left utterly bewildered after learning a present for his 13th birthday had hit a whopping £80k

‘My friend was stealthed during sex – so I told her to call the police’

Jana Hocking spoke out against the disturbing "stealthing" trend that's more common than you may think. Women are urged to seek support as the act is illegal

ITV Corrie Asha and Nina split 'confirmed' as she falls for new beauty hiding a 'dark' secret

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EXCLUSIVE: Asha seems to be getting very friendly with pal Isla in Coronation Street - and now AI and fans reckon a heartbreaking split is on the cards for the couple