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House prices to slide as Iran war pushes up rates

Yesterday

It represents the latest damaging economic consequence of the conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted energy supplies with global repercussions.

House prices will FALL in 2026 as war in Iran has 'fundamentally changed' outlook for property market

Yesterday

A major estate agent has revised its house price forecast downwards, saying that higher mortgage costs will reduce demand for moving home.

Pubs give Labour's red tape the red card over squeeze on brewery sector

Yesterday

As pubs prepare for a World Cup boost, the industry wants support similar to that given to other struggling sectors such as steel, and a slowdown in Net Zero policies.

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Youth job crisis a product of de-industrialisation of UK

Yesterday

The country needs to re-industrialise. Making things is the cure for Neets - those not in education, employment or training.

Music venues latest to join calls for online sales tax to fund business rates reform

Yesterday

Mark Davyd, boss of the Music Venue Trust, said that fixing rates 'is the difference between a room that can book the next Ed Sheeran and one that cannot make the rent'.

Net zero drive threatens UK's vital steel sector, blasts Millennium Dome builder

Yesterday

Sir Robert McAlpine director said while the firm backed reducing carbon emissions, green policies risked 'unintended consequences' that could leave the UK under threat.

Domestic steel producers need our support to transition to greener production

Yesterday

Offshoring UK production to lower-carbon mills is not decarbonising, but displacement.

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.

I was left £96,000 in debt after making an everyday mistake at work. I hid the truth from my partner for years. She was stunned when I confessed - but her ingenious idea saved our finances. Here's how to avoid my nightmare happening to you

Yesterday

When Matt Mace lost his wallet on the first day of a three-week trip to Australia, he knew his dark secret was about to come tumbling out.

Net Zero 'nimbyism' destroying UK industry: Foreign rivals cash in as Miliband's green crusade cripples firms

Yesterday

Boss of the Alvance British Aluminium plant calls on the Energy Secretary to 'fundamentally look at the energy transition and what it is costing industry in the UK'.

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

Yesterday

All new technologies need to be regulated - but there are potentially huge benefits.

Berkeley and Rightmove face demotion from FTSE 100 as property market slowdown hits share prices

Yesterday

One of Britain's biggest property names - the housebuilder Berkeley Group - is facing demotion from the elite FTSE 100 index on Tuesday.

Eros Media World forced into climbdown by FCA in latest twist of Bollywood bond fiasco

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.

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

Yesterday

Dramatic ousting of 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.

Airbnb's impact on housing shortage is 'overstated,' boss Brian Chesky tells EMILY HAWKINS in San Francisco

Yesterday

Set up as a way to let homeowners rent spare rooms to tourists, the firm has now become a byword for overtourism, rapacious landlords and a ballooning housing crisis.

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

Yesterday

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.

How to invest in index tracker funds... and ones that would have nearly DOUBLED your money in five years

Yesterday

Index funds are a cheap and easy way to invest that have made some investors a lot of money in recent years.

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

Yesterday

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

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

Saturday

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.

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

Saturday

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.

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