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Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here

Thousands of campervans now use rooftop panels to run fridges, lights and laptops off-grid, thanks to cheaper batteries and smarter kits.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026

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Trading app downloads surge 47% year-on-year in 2024

Trading app downloads soar by 47% in 2024, with 7.3 million new users added, reports SplitMetrics. Trade Republic leads new user gains, Robinhood tops lifetime downloads.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

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Lightyear and Sage partner for end-to-end offering

Lightyear has partnered with Sage to integrate its automation software with Sage's Business Cloud Accounting and Intacct offerings.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022

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Lightyear launches ready-made plans for UK investors

A simpler route into the stock market may appeal to UK savers, as most hold cash while fewer than one in six own shares or funds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Fintech

Lightyear cuts FX fees to shake up UK broker market

Lightyear scraps commissions and slashes FX fees to 0.1%, escalating a price war among UK brokers as tax-year-end competition heats up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Kiwi Stories

Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here

Global Stories

Trading app downloads surge 47% year-on-year in 2024

Lightyear and Sage partner for end-to-end offering

Stories from Other Regions

Lightyear launches ready-made plans for UK investors

Lightyear cuts FX fees to shake up UK broker market

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