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Economist Paul Krugman has a Dark Idea about the Iran War

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Economist Paul Krugman has a Dark Idea about the Iran War

Last week, President Donald Trump made two ridiculous moves on Iran. He began by threatening to “destroy” Iran’s energy plants unless the Strait of Hormuz was safely opened. He gave a deadline of 48 hours. Then, before that deadline came, Trump backed down. But minutes before he did, the oil markets saw a huge spike … Read more

Paul Lewis: you may be entitled to benefits, credits or savings

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Paul Lewis: you may be entitled to benefits, credits or savings

Last month, this column helped you pay less tax and even get a refund from HMRC. This month, we look at some of the easiest ways you can increase your income while reducing your day-to-day expenses. Benefits So, let me start by giving you £114.60 a week – around £6,000 a year – tax free … Read more