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From my personal experience, the build price can very quickly rocket far more than you planned. A bike I was building as a "budget" build has happily sailed over the £200 mark without much effort.
As for tyres, I've heard good things about Gatorskins. I'm generally riding 27 inch wheels, so I'm not all that au fait with what's out there for "normal" size wheels.
Inner tubes are inner tubes.
Seatpost, price depends on diameter. Having owned quite a few 70s Carltons, my money is on it being a 25.4mm one if the frame is tru-wel. Best way to get it, probably ask your local bike repair place if they have one in their spares bin, probably cost around £5.
Yes, Brooks saddles are pricey, they're about £60 new I think.
As for pedals that take clips and straps, MKS are a good starting point, albeit costly.