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

Today

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

Why am I suddenly being hit with £600 extra in tax a month on my pensions? STEVE WEBB replies

Today

I am a 76 year old pensioner. I receive a private pension from the civil service pension scheme, as well as my state pension. I'm now overpaying tax.

Half of Virgin Money customers are now Nationwide members - and will be eligible for any Fairer Share payment next year

Today

Almost half of Virgin Money's 6.3m customers have become members of Nationwide Building Society this month.

Our flights were cancelled because of Iran conflict but travel agent Opodo won't refund our £2,675: CRANE ON THE CASE

Today

My husband and I booked flights to Islamabad to deal with some family matters, after our son sadly died aged 33. However, this was disrupted by the Iran conflict.

Homes for sale hit an 11-year high as buyers fail to show up for spring bounce

Yesterday

There is evidence buyers are being put off by higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran, despite their strong bargaining position.

Iran war causes 'uncertainty' for Labour housebuilding targets

Yesterday

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'.

Chancellor warned against tax raid on pension pots

Yesterday

Andy Briggs' comments came as Rachel Reeves faces a growing backlash over her refusal to ramp up UK defence spending and instead use soaring tax receipts to fund ballooning benefits payments.

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Chancellor's energy boasts cold comfort for industry

Yesterday

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

Dreading going to work tomorrow? This is exactly how much you need to have in the bank at every age to NEVER work again. And it's surprisingly easy to achieve

Yesterday

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.

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

Yesterday

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?

Cheap tweaks that'll give your home a luxury look

Yesterday

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.

Hold on to the fob watch, but sell the gold charm bracelet: Get a fair price for heirlooms

Yesterday

Toby Walne had his 'valuables' assessed and found out which common family heirlooms could turn out to be hidden treasures.

BP chairman faces major revolt over green snub

Yesterday

Funds are concerned that BP blocked a shareholder proposal forcing the firm to explain how its strategic shift from renewable energy would perform as demand for oil and gas falls.

PERSONAL ASSETS TRUST is a safe port in a storm

Yesterday

The trust's mission is to protect shareholders from the full brunt of falling stock markets - while providing them with long-term positive returns.

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

Yesterday

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

Shareholders fear 'risky' Primark split as ABF looks to spin off clothing chain

Yesterday

ABF is expected to announce that it will separate the fashion brand at its half-year results.

Investors in Edinburgh Worldwide urged to reject new Saba assault

Yesterday

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.

HAMISH MCRAE: The City is saving our economy and UK could lead Europe

Yesterday

We must remember this is only an economic projection, and economists have been known to get things wrong.

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

Yesterday

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

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: I fear Chancellor's coming for the triple lock

Yesterday

There is mounting evidence that the scrapping of the triple lock governing the annual increase applied to the state pension could be on the agenda.

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