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I went from hammering bolts to selling 7million albums, says RUSSELL WATSON

Today

Tenor Russell Watson went from working on a factory production line to becoming the UK's bestselling classical-pop crossover singer.

We're proof you CAN quit your miserable high-salary job and go it alone. Here's EXACTLY how we did it without suffering financially - and the six simple steps that mean anyone can work less but earn more

Today

One in five Britons switches careers once they hit 40. Here, Wealth & Personal Finance has spoken to three mid-life entrepreneurs who'd had enough of their high-flying jobs.

Ed Miliband's Net Zero 'nimbyism' destroying UK industry

Today

Tom Uppington, boss of the Alvance British Aluminium plant, called on the Energy Secretary to 'fundamentally look at the energy transition and what it is costing industry in the UK'.

Berkeley shares face demotion from the Footsie

Yesterday

Its exit in the quarterly reshuffle, triggered by a sharp decline in the firm's share price, brings a loss of kudos. It also highlights the downbeat mood in the property market.

Miliband's ruining British steel, blasts Millennium Dome builder

Yesterday

Simon Richards said while the firm backed reducing carbon emissions, green policies risked 'unintended consequences' that could leave the UK under threat.

How to build a portfolio out of low-cost index tracker funds

Yesterday

Rather than having a fund manager who picks shares or other assets to try to beat the market, an index tracker fund simply follows it.

Airbnb king battling to keep his travel crown

Yesterday

Chesky is all too aware of the negative reputation his holiday booking app has garnered in recent years.

Abrupt sacking of Albert Manifold could blow BP's recovery off course

Yesterday

The dramatic ousting of the chairman wiped billions off BP's share price and has sparked fears that the oil major could be blown off course in the middle of a crucial turnaround.

FCA sparks new twist in Bollywood bond drama

Yesterday

The episode has fuelled both fury and disbelief among investors, not least because more than a year has passed since Eros failed to pay them money they are owed.

HAMISH MCRAE: Pope must remember AI can also be a force for good

Yesterday

Is AI really more significant than the printing press, steam engine, motor car - or atom bomb? All new technologies need to be regulated.

The hidden signs YOUR local bank is about to close: Experts reveal who is the worst culprit and who's staying put, as they warn of avalanche of further closures

Yesterday

It's no secret major banks have been on a branch-cutting rampage in the past decade - but another wave of closures could be on the horizon, experts warn.

Ultimate guide to retire in the sun: How to beat hidden inheritance tax and pension traps, over-hyped locations to avoid and EXACTLY how much money you need. Plus my hidden gems in Spain, France and Portugal, by LIZ ROWLINSON editor of A Place In The Sun

Yesterday

It's not just the weather pushing Britons to consider if they could be better off moving abroad. Many are also investigating whether their savings or pensions might stretch further.

The ultimate guide to air conditioning - and what's right for your home: Our experts review all the different systems you can install... and exactly how much it will cost you to run

Yesterday

After a sweltering week with sleepless nights in the sticky heat, households across the country are asking if it is finally time to take the plunge and invest in air conditioning.

RAY MASSEY: Ferrari's first electric car splits opinions

Yesterday

Here's a rare peek behind the scenes amid the most intense secrecy and security I have experienced in more than 30 years as the Mail's longest serving motoring editor.

We installed CCTV after a burglary but one neighbour objects: Can he force us to take them down?

Yesterday

On the day he moved in, my new neighbour asked me to reset the CCTV so it does not record his house.

MAGGIE PAGANO: Tough love may be best to help Gen Z in jobs market

Yesterday

What is to blame for youngsters' struggles? On the supply side you have a generation frightened of or not equipped to work. But the demand side has been hit too.

Marks & Spencer tipped to conquer inflation storm

Yesterday

However, Currys and Wickes are set to struggle as there are 'downside risks' for lower-income consumers and big-ticket spending, hitting parts of the sector.

Oil tumbles to nearly $90 on US-Iran peace deal hope

Yesterday

It had closed at just under $104 a week ago and spiked to more than $126 last month. Brent was trading at $72 before the war began.

France slides towards recession as GDP goes backwards

Yesterday

A fall in exports and a decline in household consumption were behind the contraction, as the country grapples with global shocks including the Iran war and US tariffs.

Send your shares to the moon with SpaceX

Yesterday

If an extra-terrestrial foray is your summer investor adventure, here are the names to explore - and the way to secure a slice of SpaceX before the sale.

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