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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

Today

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

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

Today

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.

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

Today

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.

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

Today

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

Today

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.

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.

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

Today

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

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

Today

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

Today

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

Today

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

Today

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.

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

Today

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?

Flat in former London church with HUGE stained glass window could be yours for £2.1m

Today

After falling into disrepair, the church in south west London was purchased in 2015 by a developer and converted into high-end flats.

'We cannot tax our way to growth,' says CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith

Today

Newton-Smith is an economist by trade, so she understands the perils facing UK businesses, which were bad enough even before Donald Trump's war with Iran.

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.

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.

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