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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 06:55 10 Apr 2026
 
. Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
[16 hours old]: Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

- EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
[7 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

- People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue
[8 hours old]: The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

. Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation
[16 hours old]: British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.

. Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
[41 hours old]: Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

. Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
[39 hours old]: Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

. India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief
[44 hours old]: India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[365 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2140 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[2622 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?


and in other news ...

- Iran conflict must be 'line in sand' to build more resilient UK, Starmer says
[7 hours old]: The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.

- Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
[7 hours old]: Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

- Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
[5 hours old]: The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.

- Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
[5 hours old]: The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

- Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
[7 hours old]: She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

- Watch: Melania Trump's surprise Epstein statement in full
[11 hours old]: She tells reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".

- Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
[7 hours old]: Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

- How the Artemis crew will splash down on Earth
[1 hours old]: The Artemis crew will return to Earth on 10 April after a 10-day mission that took them around the Moon.

- Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68
[5 hours old]: The Bronx-born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.

- Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up
[5 hours old]: With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

- US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility
[15 hours old]: The proposed new rule would end decades of mandatory self-registration for Selective Service in the US.

- 'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
[13 hours old]: The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

- White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
[3 hours old]: The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

- Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
[12 hours old]: Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

- Weekly quiz: What might have made Paddington panic about his marmalade?
[10 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- The Papers: 'I'm not Epstein's victim' and 'We see you, Vlad'
[2 hours old]: US First Lady Melania Trump is splashed across several of the papers, after she made a surprise White House address on Thursday.

- US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
[10 hours old]: Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

- Singapore government employees asked to work in 25C to save on air-con costs
[8 hours old]: The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

- Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
[1 hours old]: Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.

- OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
[9 hours old]: The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

- Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners
[14 hours old]: Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

- Jolly Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals & even Spurs
[10 hours old]: A jolly Tyson Fury delivers typically theatrical monologue as he takes aim at rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club.

- 'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission - but will Tuchel take notice?
[7 hours old]: Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break.

* 'You need to have arrogance' - Rooney and Littler on being number one
[0 hours old]: Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.

- Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep
[11 hours old]: Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life.

- Transgender women banned from women's PDC darts
[12 hours old]: The Darts Regulation Authority bans transgender women from competing in its women's events with immediate effect.

- Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
[9 hours old]: Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

- Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
[14 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

- TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[7 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

- Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
[8 hours old]: The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

* How families can get crisis support to heat homes
[0 hours old]: A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

* Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
[0 hours old]: The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.

- Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
[1 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.


and in other older news ...

. BTS battle torrential rain to kick off bn world tour
[16 hours old]: The K-Pop band are battered by the elements as they launch their marathon world tour in Goyang.

. BBC News app
[8272 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
[36 hours old]: Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

. UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
[21 hours old]: Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

. Lidl begins building its first ever pub
[18 hours old]: The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

. Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
[39 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

. UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
[42 hours old]: Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

. Music giant Universal gets bn takeover offer
[44 hours old]: The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

. Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
[66 hours old]: The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

. Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
[18 hours old]: UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

. Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
[71 hours old]: The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[23 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities
[57 hours old]: Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.

. Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
[57 hours old]: The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

. Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
[78 hours old]: Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

. OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
[66 hours old]: The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

. Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount
[67 hours old]: Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.

. India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
[76 hours old]: India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[31 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[55 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[78 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

. Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
[102 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[246 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[270 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[236 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[342 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[366 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[413 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[432 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[438 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[461 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[484 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[509 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[533 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[311 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

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[510 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[43 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[181 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[182 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[342 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[343 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.


 
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