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Can solar panels save you money?
The Explainer Demand for renewable domestic energy is rising as Iran war threatens surging prices
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The UN wants reparations for slavery but not all countries agree
The Explainer The body declared slavery to be a ‘crime against humanity’
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How the UK’s transplant system deteriorated
The Explainer Once ‘world leader’, NHS now lags behind European countries thanks to lack of investment and resources, outdated technology, and failure of ‘opt-out’ law
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What will happen to UK energy prices in 2026?
The Explainer Energy bills set to drop in April, but households warned to prepare for higher costs later this year due to impact of Iran war
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Pakistan and Afghanistan: the next all-out war?
The Explainer Islamabad accuses neighbouring Taliban regime of harbouring militants and allowing them ‘safe havens’ from which to attack, with ‘shaky truce’ set to expire
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Magnesium supplements are trending, but do we really need them?
The Explainer Social media is buzzing about this mineral
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The UK’s new steel tariff strategy
The Explainer ‘Watershed’ moment sees Britain use Trump tactic and ‘dip its toes into protectionism’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What is happening with mortgage interest rates?
The Explainer Hopes of rate cuts this year have been hit by tensions in the Middle East
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard: why it is so important
The Explainer The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is both the backbone of the theocratic regime, and a state within the Iranian state
By The Week UK Published
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What’s happening with the Welsh elections?
The Explainer Close race for Senedd seats but most Welsh voters unsure how new ballot system works
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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China’s role in the US-Israeli war on Iran
The Explainer Beijing has long been Iran’s key financial backer and oil buyer, but projection of stability and relations with the US ahead of Xi-Trump summit take precedence
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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US attacks on Iran throw World Cup into turmoil
The Explainer Iranian football team won’t travel to America – and Iraq struggles to qualify for tournament when airspace is closed
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Tommy Robinson: a timeline of legal troubles
The Explainer Far-right leader has relied on donations from supporters to fight numerous court cases dating back 20 years
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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Why is youth unemployment so high?
The Explainer Young Britons face ‘toxic cocktail of rising employment taxes, perverse incentives to claim benefits and a broken migration system’
By The Week UK Published
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Republicans vs. Democrats: who do the billionaires back?
The Explainer Younger tech titans join 'boys' club throwing money and support' behind President Trump, while older plutocrats quietly rebuke new administration
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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