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Meta reaches $16.7bn settlement with US states over social media harms to children – business live

Agreement reached during California federal trial over claims brought by 29 states Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, said the government will explore “what more we can do” to help those struggling with high bills, via “fundamental reforms” including investment in renewable energy. Families will be understandably concerned about the cost of energy bills this winter, which is being driven up by the Iran war. Ene

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The Guardian
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England / United Kingdom
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26 Aug 2026, 13:40 UTC
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Julia Kollewe
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Business
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Agreement reached during California federal trial over claims brought by 29 states Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, said the government will explore “what more we can do” to help those struggling with high bills, via “fundamental reforms” including investment in renewable energy. Families will be understandably concerned about the cost of energy bills this winter, which is being driven up by the Iran war. Ene
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    Meta reaches $16.7bn settlement with US states over social media harms to children – business live

    Agreement reached during California federal trial over claims brought by 29 states Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, said the government will explore “what more we can do” to help those struggling with high bills, via “fundamental reforms” including investment in renewable energy. Families will be understandably concerned about the cost of energy bills this winter, which is being driven up by the Iran war. Ene

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    Burnham says rising energy prices are ‘difficult’ as typical annual bill rises to £1,723 from October – business live

    Gas and electricity bills to rise by £60, or 4%, to highest level in three years, regulator Ofgem announces Labour’s energy bills crisis is getting worse. Political honesty is essential Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy sectary, said the government will explore “what more we can do” to help those struggling with high bills, via “fundamental reforms” including investment in renewable energy. Families will be understandabl

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