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Musk’s Tesla applies to supply power to British households
Elon Musk’s electric car and energy company Tesla has applied for a licence to supply electricity to British homes.
If approved by the energy watchdog Ofgem, it would allow Tesla to take on the big firms that dominate the UK energy market to provide electricity to households and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as soon as next year.
Tesla, which is best known as one of the world’s biggest makers of electric vehicles (EV), also has a solar energy and battery storage business.
Tesla did not immediately reply to a BBC request for comment.
Ofgem can take up to nine months to process applications for energy supply licences.
Tesla Electric already operates a power supplier in Texas that allows owners of its EVs to charge their cars cheaply and pays them for feeding surplus electricity back to the grid.
The application, which was signed by Andrew Payne who runs Tesla’s European energy operations, was filed late last month.
Tesla has sold more than a quarter of a million EVs and tens of thousands of home storage batteries in the UK, which could help it gain access to a sizeable customer base for an electricity supply business.
The Ofgem licence application comes as Tesla’s EV sales have fallen across Europe in recent months.
In July, UK car registrations of Teslas fell by almost 60% and by more 55% in Germany, industry data showed.
That took the firm’s sales decline in the month to 45% in 10 key European markets.
Tesla has faced tough competition from rival EV makers, especially China’s BYD.
Musk has also been criticised for his relationship with US President Donald Trump, although the two have now very publicly fallen out.
His involvement in right-wing politics in the UK, Germany and Italy, meanwhile, has drawn ire from some of Tesla’s customers.
DELRAY BEACH, FlA. – Vidle Housing, the first mid-term, fully furnished housing platform in the U.S. created specifically for traveling healthcare professionals, announces its official launch. Built to meet the urgent and often overlooked housing needs of healthcare travelers, the platform reimagines what it means to find home while on assignment – delivering speed, dependability, and peace of mind for those who care for us.
Created fortravel nurses, allied health professionals, and other healthcare travelers, Vidle Housing offers a seamless way to secure fully furnished homes near healthcare facilities across the country. The platform addresses the real-world demands of mid-term stays, making it easier for travelers to focus on their mission without the added stress of housing logistics.
Healthcare travelers are often asked to mobilize at a moment’s notice – navigating unfamiliar cities, compressed timelines, and high-stakes environments. Traditional housing platforms weren’t built for that reality. Vidle Housing is. With streamlined tools, curated listings, and an experience tailored to their lifestyle, Vidle Housing empowers users with options that are dependable, accessible, and truly designed for them.
“Vidle Housing was created specifically to better support healthcare travelers on their journey,” said Randy Holloran, Founder and CEO of Vidle Housing. “With over 20 years in healthcare staffing and platform building, I’ve built and scaled multiple staffing companies from the ground up, most recently leading Go Healthcare Staffing from inception to its inclusion on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies list. I know firsthand how fragmented housing support can be for thousands of healthcare travelers across the U.S. This is why we built Vidle Housing as a solution tailored to their needs.”
Holloran joins Vidle Housing as a recognized leader in the healthcare staffing industry, with experience in both traditional staffing models and innovative online platforms. He is the founder of NurseTogether.com and an early-stage acquirer of The Gypsy Nurse – two industry-leading virtual communities and resource hubs for nurses. Holloran has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the most influential leaders in staffing and served as a former board member of NATHO (National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations). Throughout his career, he has launched companies that redefined operational models and supported thousands of healthcare professionals in securing meaningful, well-structured assignments. His leadership at Vidle Housing reflects deep industry expertise and a proven commitment to building solutions that truly support the healthcare traveler experience.
Run by a mission-driven team of first responders, U.S. military veterans, housing experts, and seasoned healthcare industry leaders, Vidle Housing stands apart by eliminating the friction and uncertainty that often surrounds housing for healthcare assignments. With thoughtfully furnished listings located near healthcare facilities, travelers can now book confidently and focus on their mission of caring for others.
The article Vidle Housing launches fully furnished housing platform for healthcare travelers first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.
Iberia Tech has officially begun operations as Iberia‘s technology subsidiary, thereby consolidating a new strategic pillar for the Iberia Group in the field of digital transformation. This company, wholly owned by the Spanish airline, is responsible for providing cutting-edge technological solutions to both companies within the group and external customers, including airlines such as South and Level.
The birth of Iberia Tech marks a firm commitment to modernising the critical systems that support daily operations, as well as to exploring new opportunities for innovation aimed at improving the passenger experience and the efficiency of internal processes. To this end, the company adopts agile methodologies designed to maximise results and ensure stability in an environment as demanding as the aviation sector.
In addition to providing services to Group entities, Iberia Tech is positioning itself as a technology partner for third parties, helping to diversify Iberia’s offering and strengthen its position in the international aviation ecosystem. The new technology subsidiary is committed to laying the foundations for a long-term digital strategy, aligned with the objectives of sustainability, connectivity and prosperity that have characterised Iberia for almost a century.
The article Iberia Tech, the Iberia Group’s technology partner, begins operations first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.
In July 2025, Icelandair transported 611 thousand passengers, around the same number as July last year. Year to date, Icelandair has transported more than 2.8 million passengers, a 9% increase from the same period last year.
Passenger distribution in July was as follows: 39% were traveling to Iceland, 17% from Iceland, 41% were via passengers and 4% were traveling within Iceland. The number of passengers to and from Iceland increased by 14% year-on-year, reflecting the Company’s strategic focus on these key markets.
The load factor rose by 1.1 ppt up to 88.2% and on-time performance increased to 81.8%.
Sold block hours in charter flights increased by 41%.
Says Bogi Nils Bogason, Icelandair President and CEO: “I’m pleased to see the share of passengers to and from Iceland continue to grow, which reflects our emphasis on these markets. Total passenger numbers, however, remained similar between years, in line with our strategy to grow outside of the high season to decrease seasonality in our operation and strengthen year-round connectivity. We will launch five new destinations during fall and winter – Istanbul, Miami, Malaga, Edinburgh and Höfn – a favorite destination in our domestic network close to the world-famous Glacier Lagoon – further expanding our winter offering and network reach.”
The article Icelandair: Continued strong demand to and from Iceland in July first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.
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