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How to find a ready-made business for sale… and work out if it will REALLY make you money

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Starting up from scratch is hard and fraught with risks, so what about choosing to buy an established business that's already making decent profits?

MARKETS LIVE - Oil climbs and stocks wobble as Trump renews threats on Iran

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After another weekend of escalation, and closure of the key waterway by the Iranians, brent crude is back up to $95 a barrel.

This is exactly how much you need to have in the bank at every age to NEVER work again. Here are the easy steps to take to get to your number

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The idea of quitting work for good is the ultimate dream for many. But swapping the daily grind for a life of leisure requires careful planning - and a sizeable savings pot.

Landlords rush to evict tenants and raise rents before new rules come into force on 1 May

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Three in 10 tenants in England have had their rent increased since November as landlords take action ahead of Renters' Rights Act.

Businesses urged to put contingency plans in place as more than 2,000 firms go bust amid Iran war

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Businesses are being urged to put contingency plans in place, as another 2,000 firms went bust last month amid the economic fallout of the Iran war.

Cheap tweaks that'll give your home a luxury look

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Hiring a top interior designer to give your home a makeover can cost up to £1,800 a day. But you can do it for a fraction of the cost.

Edinburgh Worldwide investors urged to reject new Saba assault and stop a £165M SpaceX heist

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Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, whose biggest holding is a stake in Elon Musk's space exploration firm, is due to hold its annual general meeting.

Mulberry boss eyes London sales boost if Iran war pushes more families to leave Dubai

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Mulberry boss Andrea Baldo hailed 'a year of decisive progress' after sales at the luxury bag maker rose.

SMALL CAP IDEA: These five firms could benefit from the scramble for secure alternatives to helium

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The gas keeping the world's MRI scanners running and AI chips cool is suddenly in critically short supply. Five AIM-listed companies could find themselves in the right place at the right time.

Cheap Chinese 'Temu' cars, might save you thousands, but at what cost? Reality of what driving a Jaecoo, Omoda, and Lepas says about you - and what your neighbours REALLY think

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Chinese cars from makers such as BYD and Chery have a similar aesthetic and feel to brands such as Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Mercedes, for example.

M&C Saatchi warns Middle East conflict will hit business as it reveals slump in profits

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M&C Saatchi has warned that its sport and entertainment business is likely to take a 'significant' hit from the Middle East conflict.

Higher annuity rates slash break-even point by SEVEN years: Experts say it's a 'buyer's market'

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Higher rates have slashed the break-even point on a £100,000 annuity by seven years, meaning it's possible to recoup the initial outlay far quicker than five years ago.

ALISTAIR MCGOWAN: I only got into panto because I lost a fortune on property

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Comic says he doesn't spend on holidays or cars and likes to browse charity shops - but once splurged £5,000 on a baby grand piano.

RICHARD YOUNG: The photos I took in the Seventies paid for my first house

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Richard Young is a celebrity and society photographer. The 79-year-old has enjoyed a 50-plus year career.

Britain at breaking point over Chancellor's tax attack, top finance chiefs warn

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Senior officials monitoring the UK economy are understood to be concerned that the tax onslaught has gone too far.

I'm a consumer champion and the Booking.com leak doesn't surprise me - I've raised red flags for years, says HELEN CRANE

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While this is the first time it has admitted to a data leak, readers have been telling me how they have been scammed on Booking.com for a long time.

William Hill owner Evoke receives £225m takeover bid from US casino giant

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The FTSE-250 listed bookmaker is in talks with Bally's Intralot - the front-of-shirt sponsor for Nottingham Forest - over a takeover proposal.

Rachel Reeves's plans to cut energy costs are cold comfort for industry: RUTH SUNDERLAND

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For decades, governments have squandered our natural bounty, succumbed to climate change mania and failed to recognise the strategic importance of supply.

Iran war causes 'uncertainty' for Labour housebuilding targets

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A report warns the outlook is uncertain, with builders facing 'higher mortgage rates, higher energy costs and indications that sentiment in the wider housing market has already been impacted'.

Britain to 'flirt with recession' in summer amid turmoil over Iran: Doom-laden report predicts economy will flatline for six months

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The forecasting group EY Item Club also warned that an energy price 'shock' will soon drive inflation to almost 4 per cent, while unemployment will hit 5.8 per cent in mid-2027.

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