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• Last Week in Solar

  17-10-2016 18:44
  
  Image source Getty Images Last week in solar started with the presidential debate where solar energy was at least mentioned by both the Democrat and Republican candidates In fact Republican candidate Donald Trump was the only one who mentioned solar by name At the very least
  
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• Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

  21-01-2026 01:17 via bbc.com
  TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
  
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• Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?

  21-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
  
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• Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators

  21-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.
  
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• Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim

  21-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.
  
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• Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC

  21-01-2026 00:43 via bbc.com
  Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.
  
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• Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall

  20-01-2026 23:45 via bbc.com
  The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
  
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• Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary

  20-01-2026 23:08 via bbc.com
  Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days
  
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• Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer

  20-01-2026 22:46 via bbc.com
  It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.
  
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• Environment Secretary: South East Water boss 'should not get bonus'

  20-01-2026 16:12 via bbc.com
  Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies
  
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• UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s

  20-01-2026 14:28 via bbc.com
  The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
  
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• Toy sellers keep close watch on social media ban

  20-01-2026 13:07 via bbc.com
  Toys for teenagers and adults have revived the industry, but it could be hit by any ban on social media for under-16s.
  
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• Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls

  20-01-2026 11:52 via bbc.com
  Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.
  
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• Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares

  20-01-2026 11:36 via bbc.com
  Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.
  
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• Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

  20-01-2026 10:43 via bbc.com
  The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
  
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• 'Emotional and financial' pressure of funeral fees

  20-01-2026 07:35 via bbc.com
  The number of families in need of financial help due to bereavement is rising, a charity says.
  
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• Food charity delivers nearly 100,000 meals

  20-01-2026 07:34 via bbc.com
  The Bread and Butter Thing provides healthy, fresh food for those in need.
  
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• Inside the 'real life Repair Shop'

  20-01-2026 07:09 via bbc.com
  The NEPHRA Repair Cafe is giving a new lease of life to broken appliances and saving people money.
  
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• Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

  20-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
  
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• Hiring woes and 'super high' prices: Voters say Trump's progress on the US economy is mixed

  20-01-2026 00:51 via bbc.com
  We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House.
  
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• Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat

  19-01-2026 18:24 via bbc.com
  Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.
  
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• How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?

  19-01-2026 15:13 via bbc.com
  Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.
  
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• Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?

  19-01-2026 13:52 via bbc.com
  With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.
  
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• What tariffs has Trump announced and why?

  19-01-2026 13:05 via bbc.com
  Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
  
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• IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth

  19-01-2026 12:04 via bbc.com
  Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
  
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• 'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

  19-01-2026 11:26 via bbc.com
  The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
  
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• 'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats

  19-01-2026 08:15 via bbc.com
  Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.
  
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• China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs

  19-01-2026 07:40 via bbc.com
  Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.
  
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• 'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

  19-01-2026 06:53 via bbc.com
  A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
  
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• Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos

  19-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre.
  
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