Tesla almost halves UK monthly lease fee as sales slump: The Times
BRITISH motorists can now lease a Tesla 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 per cent 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 per cent 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 per cent of new registrations in 2025, slightly up from SMMT’s previous forecast of 23.5 per cent.
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August 18, 2025 00:13 UTC
Tesla almost halves monthly payments in UK as sales slump, The Times reports
British motorists can now lease a Tesla TSLA electric vehicle for just over half of what they would have paid a uear 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. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.
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August 17, 2025 23:55 UTC
Times letters: Alaska summit leaves Trump and Europe exposed
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August 17, 2025 23:43 UTC
The marking revolution that could deliver results a month early
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August 17, 2025 23:38 UTC
Young boy from Ukraine makes finals on iconic Wimbledon grass
Our grass courts are back in action 🤩This week, they're hosting the Finals of Play Your Way to #Wimbledon, powered by @VodafoneUK 🎾 pic.twitter.com/y4FET2PzUJ — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) August 7, 2025"Even though I lost, I still played the best I could out there in the final. "I've been playing tennis for seven years, ever since my dad started putting on competitions around Ukraine where we lived." The national finals also saw the return of popular para-standing and deaf tennis exhibition matches held during the week. Play Your Way to Wimbledon, powered by @VodafoneUK, allows recreational players of all ages and abilities to compete. pic.twitter.com/rSMQq5y00o — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2025“We would have loved to have had something like this when we were younger and playing’” said Hewett.
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August 17, 2025 21:39 UTC
4 Indian-origin men held over armed attack in England
AI image'Real Risk': Britain's INDIRECT Attack On Pakistan, 'BACKS' India After Pahalgam Terror AttackLONDON: Four Indian-origin men have been arrested and charged after an armed assault near Wolverhampton in England left three men wounded and a car splattered in blood. Motive not established yet.Police said officers were called to Arbour Drive in Bilston just after 6am Friday following reports of a fight involving several people and bladed weapons. Our investigation is moving quickly as we establish exactly what happened,” said detective inspector Adam Keen of Wolverhampton police. The group allegedly forced open two doors, smashed the vehicle, and dragged a man onto the ground while continuing to attack the car. Police later seized a gun.Three men were taken to hospital with serious wounds that are not thought to be life-threatening.
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August 17, 2025 20:00 UTC
Wild Things: We are behind the times on water management
There are not enough reservoirs and leaks from those already built plus pipes send water levels plunging. Prickend Pond is at the lowest point of the common, and water travels there through ditches and drains. In 1960, a pipe was laid from Rush Pond to Prickend Pond so that water might flow from one to the other. But in recent years the water in Rush Pond has not been high enough to reach the overflow. Wild Things: Hooray for the big butterfly comebackBirds and winged aquatic insects fly to other sites such as Rush Pond, where Egyptian geese find sanctuary.
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August 17, 2025 17:10 UTC
Three arrested in murder investigation after woman fatally assaulted
The Metropolitan Police were called to Chadwell Heath, east London, just after 5.30am on Saturday after reports of an assault. Paramedics also attended but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Chadwell Heath Lane, the force said. The scene on Chadwell Heath Lane (Pol Allingham/PA)A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and two men, aged 21 and 22, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, it added on Sunday. “We thought this would be a nice area, a nice and safe area – so nice and safe actually”. The victim’s family have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers, the force added.
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August 17, 2025 17:04 UTC
I'm an interiors expert and these are the 'ugly' everyday items I would NEVER have in my house
An interiors expert has revealed the five common household items he refuses to allow into his home - branding them 'ugly'. From TVs to laundry racks, Nicolas insists these everyday items have no place in a thoughtfully designed home, saying they 'dominate the room' and disrupt aesthetic harmony. 'I'm 35 now, and in all those years, I've never owned a TV. It is just an ugly black box and I don't want it in my house to disturb the flow and the beauty. This is something that I think really kills the vibe in any house.
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August 17, 2025 16:42 UTC
After Meeting Putin, Trump Reverts to Land Swaps for Peace in Ukraine
President Trump told European leaders after his meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Friday in Alaska that he supported a plan to end the war in Ukraine by ceding unconquered territory to the Russian invaders, rather than try for a cease-fire, according to two senior European officials who were briefed on the call. Mr. Trump will discuss that plan with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Monday at the White House, and there were discussions on Saturday about whether other European officials would join him, the officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss private talks. After his meeting with Mr. Putin, Mr. Trump has dropped his demand for an immediate cease-fire and believes a rapid peace treaty can be negotiated, so long as Mr. Zelensky agrees to cede the rest of the Donbas region to Russia, even those areas not occupied by Russian troops. Mr. Zelensky and the European leaders have strongly opposed such a concession of unoccupied land, which also contains important defensive lines and is mineral rich. Ukrainian officials have said that a final deal cannot involve Kyiv agreeing to cede any Ukrainian sovereign territory permanently, which would violate the Ukrainian Constitution.
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August 17, 2025 13:51 UTC
Europe says it’s rearming, but does it have the stomach to face Putin?
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August 17, 2025 13:11 UTC
Magnificent Scottish road trip named among the UK's greatest
Located in the Western Highlands, the Torridon to Applecross route was named alongside trips across the country, including Keswick to Loweswater in Cumbria and Porlock to Lynmouth in Exmoor. Why this Scottish road trip with 'magnificent' scenery is one of the greatest in the UKBealach na Ba, or the Applecross Pass, is one of the steepest roads in the UK and is a real challenge. The Scottish route ends at the popular Applecross Inn, right on the waterfront, making it the ideal place to rest after the long drive. (Image: Tripadvisor) Popular blog Undiscovered Scotland has also commended the road trip, placing particular praise on its "magnificent mountain scenery". Recommended Reading:It has also received praise on Tripadvisor, where visitors gave it a 4.1/5 out of 57 reviews.
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August 17, 2025 12:56 UTC
Indian-origin Krishangi Meshram becomes one of the youngest solicitors in England and Wales at 21
She then completed a Master’s degree and recently cleared the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), formally entering the record books.Speaking about her journey, Krishangi said, “Studying with flexibility not only gave me academic freedom but also taught me discipline, focus, and organisation. “I adopted strict routines, removed distractions, and approached my work with professional discipline from the start,” she said.Her parents Tapan and Indira Meshram expressed pride at the news of their daughter becoming one of the youngest solicitors in England, Wales but said that they did not see it coming. When she started on this journey, we encouraged her to give it her best shot, but we couldn’t have anticipated such a remarkable outcome,” they said.Krishangi’s interest in law began early. “After completing a short course on law from Harvard University, she developed an affinity for legal practice because it resonated deeply with her core values of justice and fairness. “Growing up in a serene and nurturing environment, away from toxic academic competition, Krishangi developed self-discipline, focus, and introspection from an early age,” he said.
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August 17, 2025 09:59 UTC
Rayner claims Reform will ‘fail women’ as she weighs in on online safety row
Read our Privacy noticeNigel Farage and Reform UK risk “failing a generation of young women” if they scrap online safety laws aimed at preventing revenge porn, Angela Rayner has said. The Deputy Prime Minister demanded Mr Farage explain how his party would keep young women safe when they use the internet, after Reform vowed to repeal the Online Safety Act. Ms Rayner claimed: “Nigel Farage risks failing a generation of young women with his dangerous and irresponsible plans to scrap online safety laws. Ministers have previously had to defend the Online Safety Act against accusations from Elon Musk’s X social media site that it is threatening free speech. The Government countered that it is “demonstrably false” that the Online Safety Act compromises free speech and said it is not designed to censor political debate.
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August 16, 2025 23:04 UTC
When are rats and mice most active in Wiltshire gardens?
To help you out, the RSPCA has explained the times of day you’re likely to see them. When are rats and mice active? The RSPCA has listed the types of rats and mice that you might encounter, including brown rats and yellow-necked mice. You might also spot black rats, house mice, wood mice, harvest mice, hazel dormice or edible dormice. They are smaller than other types of mice and their tails have less fur than other species.
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August 16, 2025 20:08 UTC