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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 07:55 03 Feb 2026
 
- Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered
[6 hours old]: The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.


* Air India grounds Boeing jet after pilot flags possible fuel control switch defect
[0 hours old]: The grounding comes amid an investigation into a crash last year involving an aircraft of the same model.

. Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?
[18 hours old]: Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

. West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned network
[97 hours old]: The transport secretary says thousands of rail passengers will be using public services from Sunday.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[558 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans
[152 hours old]: The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.


and in other news ...

- Sarah Ferguson's charity to close days after new Epstein revelations
[6 hours old]: Sarah's Trust announced it was shutting "for the foreseeable future" after "some months" of discussion.

- EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
[8 hours old]: Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

- Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
[6 hours old]: The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.

- Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family
[2 hours old]: Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

- 'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival
[7 hours old]: BBC research finds 40% of accredited zoos and aquariums raised financial concerns since 2022.



* Trump seeks bn in damages from Harvard
[0 hours old]: The announcement is the latest development in the White House's ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.

- Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters
[2 hours old]: The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.

- SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firm
[6 hours old]: Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging.

- Federal officers in Minneapolis to get body cameras 'effective immediately'
[8 hours old]: The decision follows bipartisan push for more accountablility after two US citizens were shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minnesota.

- After months of acrimony, Colombia's Petro is about to meet Trump
[8 hours old]: Despite some recent cordiality, the Colombian and American leaders have long traded barbs and accusations.

- Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement
[13 hours old]: Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.

- What do emails between Mandelson and Epstein say?
[9 hours old]: Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

- Sarah Ferguson emailed Epstein while he was in prison for child sex offence, documents suggest
[4 hours old]: The former duchess contacted the disgraced financier for business advice weeks before his release, disclosed documents appear to show.

* Andrew under pressure to give evidence on Epstein
[0 hours old]: There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.

- Final moments of Steve Wright's first victim - and the 26-year wait for justice
[1 hours old]: The mystery of the teenager's murderer is finally solved by serial killer Wright's admission.

- Just seven signings - the Premier League's quiet deadline day
[7 hours old]: A low-key transfer deadline day ended with the fewest Premier League deals completed in a winter window. BBC Sport looks at the spending that was done, and examines why there was so little activity.

- Adolescence writer on creating 'sense of unease' in new Lord of the Flies adaptation
[7 hours old]: Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

- The papers: 'Mandelson reported to police' and 'Bots moan about humans'
[3 hours old]: Police probe Mandelson's alleged government leaks to Epstein and AI bots "moan about humans" leads Tuesday's papers.

- China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
[5 hours old]: It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.

- Chicken in many school dinners imported from China and Thailand
[1 hours old]: Chicken from thousands of miles away is particularly prevalent in some Welsh counties.

- Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
[15 hours old]: Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

- Terminally ill bride's final months marred by pension stress
[14 hours old]: Caoimhe was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2025 after an optician spotted bleeding behind her eye.

- Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
[10 hours old]: Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.

- Americanswers… On 5 Live! Do the new Epstein files "absolve" Trump?
[13 hours old]: And why is the president threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah over an Epstein joke?

- 'Strong and smart' - have Liverpool signed 'next Van Dijk' in Jacquet?
[9 hours old]: Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool for £60m from Rennes in the summer - but why are the Reds signing him?

- Who is in the relegation fight - and what is needed for survival?
[9 hours old]: Could West Ham, Burnley or Wolves defy the odds and secure Premier League survival?

* Five sets for women? More entertainment? - where next for 'Glastonbury of tennis'?
[1 hours old]: Once dubbed the 'Happy Slam' by Roger Federer, the innovative Australian Open has gone from strength to strength - but there have been signs of discontent.

- Is Benzema joining rivals behind Ronaldo's frustration in Saudi Arabia?
[12 hours old]: Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is plunged into doubt after he is left out of their squad for Monday's Saudi Pro League game against Al-Riyadh.

- Bad Bunny will perform 'great' Super Bowl half-time show, says NFL boss
[4 hours old]: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expects "a great performance" from Bad Bunny during the half-time show at Super Bowl 60.

- What might happen on WSL transfer deadline day?
[1 hours old]: The Women's Super League transfer window shuts on Tuesday - so what can we expect to happen on the final day of business?

- Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal
[1 hours old]: Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

- Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices
[15 hours old]: Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

- The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
[8 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

- Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits
[14 hours old]: The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.

- Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high
[12 hours old]: Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

- Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death
[15 hours old]: Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

- Fears over impact if free car parking removed
[1 hours old]: Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks.


and in other older news ...

. What is Moltbook - the 'social media network for AI'?
[18 hours old]: The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

. BBC News app
[6689 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
[18 hours old]: The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.

. Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
[31 hours old]: Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

. French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
[41 hours old]: The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

. Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers
[40 hours old]: The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

. What's going on with the price of gold?
[20 hours old]: Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

. Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
[77 hours old]: More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

. US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show
[60 hours old]: The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

. Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
[77 hours old]: Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

. Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
[87 hours old]: The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

. Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit
[81 hours old]: The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

. 'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close
[89 hours old]: The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

. Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
[92 hours old]: The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

. Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
[95 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

. Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
[94 hours old]: The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

. Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them
[102 hours old]: Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

. Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further
[103 hours old]: The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[55 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

. Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
[46 hours old]: India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

. Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
[103 hours old]: Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

. Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
[81 hours old]: Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

. 'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
[127 hours old]: How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

. Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
[175 hours old]: India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

. Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
[193 hours old]: Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

. Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
[259 hours old]: Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

. AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
[272 hours old]: The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

. How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
[296 hours old]: The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

. Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
[310 hours old]: The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

. Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
[344 hours old]: A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

. 'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
[357 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

. How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
[438 hours old]: India has a 0m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

. 'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
[439 hours old]: AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

. Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
[487 hours old]: Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[512 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[536 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

. 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
[558 hours old]: Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

. Excel: The software that's hard to quit
[607 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

. The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get
[19 hours old]: Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales' most deprived areas.

. 'I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette'
[23 hours old]: A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1576 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[1688 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1776 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[2497 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business
[90 hours old]: Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.

. The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates
[121 hours old]: Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.

. Good Bad Billionaire
[198 hours old]: How Gymshark's Ben Francis went from pizza delivery boy to the UK’s youngest billionaire

. 1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
[254 hours old]: Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.


 
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