This country had 4 times more flyers than India in 2024 as per IATA
World’s most used aircraftThe United States is the world’s biggest aviation market, with 876 million passengers per year in 2024, mostly flying domestic. Spain follows in fourth place with 241 million passengers last year, thanks in large part to its status as a top vacation destination for many travelers, including those from the UK.The IATA report also revealed that nine out of 10 of the world’s busiest flight routes are in the Asia-Pacific region. However, the world’s No.1 is a South Korean domestic flight: the 1 hour and 15 minute trip between the island resort city of Jeju (CJU) and the capital, Seoul (GMP). 3 planes are also narrowbody aircraft, made by Boeing’s European rival Airbus. The A320 flew 7.9 million flights and the A321 flew 3.4 million.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 14:58 UTC
The unsung heroines of The Beatles story
The Unity, in fact, where a new play is about to début: Mona & Mimi. Sign up nowThe big story: Mona & Mimi, the unsung heroines of the Beatles' journeyMona & Mimi imagines a meeting between two women who shaped John Lennon and Pete Best, a would-be Beatle. Showing at the Unity Theatre from 3 September, Mona and Mimi imagines a meeting between John Lennon's guardian, Mimi Smith, and Mona Best, mother of one-time Beatles drummer, Pete. Mona owned the Casbah Coffee Club, where The Beatles played some of their first gigs — which is how they met Pete. Catherine Leen: [Mimi] was very much a pre-War type: conservative, wary of change, traditional, and very, very class aware — conscious of people's places in society.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 14:02 UTC
Jeremy Clarkson reveals his right hand man Kaleb Cooper told JD Vance's security to 'f*** off' after US vice president's Cotswolds convoy disrupted his farming duties
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper told JD Vance's security to 'f*** off', during the US Vice President's trip to the Cotswolds last week. The divisive politician's visit with his family has attracted mass criticism among locals, who complained of disruption caused by Vance's extensive security team. Jeremy explained how several roads were blocked off and cars pulled over in order to allow Vance's huge convoy through. Meanwhile, Jeremy appeared to take notes from his right hand man, as he revealed that he also shared a profanity-laden chat with one of Vance's security guards. Kaleb and Taya are childhood sweethearts having got together in 2016, with Kaleb then proposing on Christmas Day 2022.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 13:24 UTC
Zelensky wants security guarantees before a deal
Act now to keep your subscriptionWe've tried to contact you several times as we haven't been able to take payment. You must update your payment details via My Account or by clicking update payment details to keep your subscription.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 12:24 UTC
Tea and coffee ‘increase risk of killer cancer by 6 times’ – but it’s HOW you drink it, say experts
Plus, the symptoms of the cancer to look out forHOT TOPIC Tea and coffee ‘increase risk of killer cancer by 6 times’ – but it’s HOW you drink it, say expertsBRITS love a cuppa, getting through millions per day. Ho cited one study where researchers measured the temperature inside the oesophagus of people drinking hot coffee at different temperatures. But over the years, large amounts of hot drinks could increase the risk of oesophageal cancer. Ho also recommends when it comes to consuming hot drinks safely: "Slow down, take your time and enjoy. "Allowing time for a very hot drink to cool is important and research has shown a hot drink's temperature can drop 10-15C in five minutes."
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 12:20 UTC
Tesla near halves UK monthly lease fee as sales slump: The Times
STORY: Tesla electric vehicles can be leased in the UK for around half the amount it cost a year ago. It said Tesla’s been forced to offer discounts of up to 40% to car leasing companies to shift more units. The discounts are also due to the lack of storage space for Tesla vehicles in the UK, the report said. Industry data showed Tesla's July sales in the UK fell about 60% to 987 units. Battery electric vehicles are now projected to account for just under a quarter of new registrations in 2025, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 12:03 UTC
BATM Advanced Communications: trading on 100 times historic earnings but quickly advancing to just 15 times
This morning BATM (LON:BVC), the global provider of advanced telecommunication network infrastructure, cybersecurity and medical diagnostic technologies, has announced its Interim Results for the six months to end-June. In early May this year the group announced the launch of its new brand identity, marking a significant milestone in BATM's journey, as it aligns more closely with its strategic vision to focus on its core strengths in networks, cybersecurity and diagnostics while divesting of its non-core assets. Less than a month ago, on Thursday 24th July, the £65m-capitalis...
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 09:16 UTC
Monday, August 18, 2025: Today's business headlines
Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning. The Unite union represents workers at Hovis and Kingsmill and warned it would "not tolerate attacks on jobs, pay or conditions". Reform UK bans local branches from organising events on WhatsAppReform UK has banned its local branches from organising political events on WhatsApp after fears of infiltration from the far right. Australia's Transport Workers' Union said it welcomed the penalty, which is the largest imposed by a court for violations of industrial relations laws in the country's history. Federal Court Justice Michael Lee said in the judgement that he wanted the fine to act as a "real deterrence" to other employers.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 07:52 UTC
EV leasing: Tesla cuts UK lease costs by nearly half amid sales slump, report says
EV leasing: Tesla cuts UK lease costs by nearly half amid sales slump, report saysBritish EV shoppers can reportedly lease a Tesla for just over half last year’s monthly rate, as The Times reports the automaker is offering steep fleet discounts to move inventory in the UK, reports Reuters. The news outlet said it could not immediately verify the report and Tesla did not comment. Overall UK new car registrations declined about 5% in July, indicating a broader market slowdown alongside Tesla’s sharper drop. Despite the dip, battery electric vehicles are forecast to reach 23.8% of new UK registrations in 2025, a slight upward revision from 23.5%, according to the SMMT figures referenced by Reuters. Share perspectives in the comments: Are UK lease incentives decisive for EV adoption right now, or are charging access, insurance, and service coverage bigger swing factors?
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 07:18 UTC
Britain’s last WW2 VC hero dies aged 105 – 81 years after being wounded 72 times in extraordinary act of bravery
It was appropriate that this Scotsman of rock-hard resilience should hail from Aberdeen, long known as “the Granite City”. But the drumbeat of war was echoing across Europe so he volunteered for the Territorial Army, enlisting in the Royal Artillery. 5 The first thing John said when he had regained consciousness in the stricken Catalina, was: 'How are my crew?' Credit: PA:Press Association5 John was awarded the Victoria Cross for his extraordinary act of sustained bravery Credit: AlamyThis time the depth charges hit their target with deadly accuracy. In his final years, in sheltered accommodation, he disliked any fuss, whether about his VC or his birthdays.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 05:43 UTC
Tesla almost halves monthly payments as UK sales slump
Act now to keep your subscriptionWe've tried to contact you several times as we haven't been able to take payment. You must update your payment details via My Account or by clicking update payment details to keep your subscription.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 05:03 UTC
Dan Buettner: What travel has taught me about living longer
In 1986 I pitched an expedition to Guinness World Records, from my hometown of Minnesota to Argentina. The final expedition I did for Guinness World Records, from Tunisia to South Africa, included a back-breaking stretch across the Congo. It became the first of what we’d go on to call the Blue Zones. Even now, I try to live like the people I met in the Blue Zones. Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals by Dan Buettner is out on September 2 in the US, and September 8 in the UK.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 04:03 UTC
Tesla nearly halves monthly leasing payments in U.K., The Times reports
British motorists can lease a Tesla (TSLA) EV for about half the cost it was a year ago, as the company attempts to boost its faltering sales in the U.K., Mark Ludlow of The Times reports. The company’s market share is falling across Europe due to competition from Chinese rivals, leading to discounts of up to 40% to car leasing companies. Elevate Your Investing Strategy:Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 01:18 UTC
Tesla almost halves UK monthly lease fee as sales slump, The Times reports
(Reuters) -British motorists can now lease a Tesla (TSLA) electric vehicle for just over half of what they would have paid a year ago, The Times reported on Monday, citing industry sources. Tesla has been forced to offer discounts of up to 40% to car leasing companies to shift more units, the report said. The discounts are also due to the lack of storage space for Tesla vehicles in the UK, the report said. Tesla's July sales in the UK fell about 60% to 987 units in July, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Battery electric vehicles are now projected to account for 23.8% of new registrations in 2025, slightly up from SMMT's previous forecast of 23.5%.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 00:41 UTC
Lake District: Teenagers reunited with missing friend after search
Keswick MRT began to search for the missing walker and as the team efforts were beginning to 'escalate' the missing teenager was located. The well prepared young men stopped for a rest at Low White Stones (High Raise) but one of them carried on. "The team searched the main paths from Stonethwaite to Stake Pass via Black Moss Pot & Low White Stones via Greenup Gill. "As the scale of the search was starting to escalate the missing young man was located back at Low White Stones having descended to Black Moss Pot before climbing back up again. The rescue operation involved 14 Keswick MRT members and lasted just over four hours.
Source:The Times
August 18, 2025 00:38 UTC