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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 05:35 31 Jan 2026
 
. Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
[54 hours old]: Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[566 hours old]: The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[484 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
[78 hours old]: The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

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- Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
[2 hours old]: Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

- Epstein invited 'The Duke' to meet Russian woman
[3 hours old]: The exchange emerges in the latest, wider batch of documents released by the US justice department.

- Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71
[4 hours old]: The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said.

- I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London
[4 hours old]: Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir has been awarded £3m in damages, but it's unclear if Saudi Arabia will pay.

* US cities hold anti-ICE protests during nationwide day of action
[1 hours old]: Demonstrations were held to protest the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.

- 'I spoke to ChatGPT 8 times a day' - Gen Z's loneliness 'crisis'
[3 hours old]: AI chatbots are being used as 'surrogate friends' by young people who have lost the ability to socialise.

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

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

- Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
[10 hours old]: Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

- Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
[6 hours old]: A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.

- What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary
[2 hours old]: Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.

- Snow Moon: How to see the last full moon of winter
[12 hours old]: The full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon.

- Has Harry Styles killed the world tour?
[4 hours old]: Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations.

* The Papers: 'Epstein invited to Palace' and 'I have Russian friend for you'
[0 hours old]: Revelations from newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein dominate Saturday's papers.

- An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes, it's at the door
[5 hours old]: India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.

- Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried
[3 hours old]: The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.

- This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave
[10 hours old]: Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.

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

- One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines
[5 hours old]: Clearing mines from the sea is a perilous operation and doing so in an active conflict is even more dangerous.

- This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus
[5 hours old]: The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

- Former CNN host Don Lemon charged over anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
[4 hours old]: Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

- Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy
[8 hours old]: The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.

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

- Did Beyoncé split country music in two?
[4 hours old]: Cowboy Carter winning the Grammy's country album of the year last year sent shockwaves through the industry.

* US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
[0 hours old]: The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

- Fan's delight as work trip turns into Bridgerton ball
[3 hours old]: What started as a work trip in Nottinghamshire became an invitation to the Netflix series four premiere.

- Brook lied 'to protect' others after nightclub altercation
[10 hours old]: England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

- Djokovic steals show as Australian Open finally ignites
[13 hours old]: A slow-burning Australian Open looks set for a final weekend flourish after Novak Djokovic takes the limelight once again in Melbourne.

- Curran takes hat-trick as England win first T20
[11 hours old]: Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

- Barcelona 'shakedown' offers first hints of F1 2026
[9 hours old]: Mercedes were pre-season favourites for 2026 long before any of the new cars ran on track, and nothing that happened in the Formula 1 'shakedown' in Spain this week has changed that.

- Are Arsenal fans making team nervous in title race?
[11 hours old]: Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.

- Littler comes back from brink in World Masters
[6 hours old]: World number one Luke Littler comes through a "tough" night to win his first-round game after opponent Mike de Decker misses a match dart.

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

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

- Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025
[14 hours old]: The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.

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. Why does Keir Starmer's visit matter to China?
[38 hours old]: The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.

. Can Trump 'de-escalate' Minneapolis tensions after Alex Pretti killing?
[74 hours old]: And the president blames Democrat Ihan Omar after she was attacked

. Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead in this classic war film
[491 hours old]: Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission

. Power versus power - will Rybakina or Sabalenka blink first?
[18 hours old]: Fire versus ice - a contrasting match-up of personalities tennis knows all too well. But how might the Australian Open final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina play out?

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

. Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
[18 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?
[21 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
[20 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
[27 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
[29 hours old]: The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.

. Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
[22 hours old]: The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

. Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba
[23 hours old]: Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.

. Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests
[35 hours old]: While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

. Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down
[40 hours old]: Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.

. Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms
[28 hours old]: The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.

. Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
[38 hours old]: Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

. Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions
[40 hours old]: Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.

. Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk
[44 hours old]: The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

. Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much
[53 hours old]: The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

. Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI
[51 hours old]: Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.

. Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low
[53 hours old]: The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels.

. Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors
[45 hours old]: Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.

. Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending
[53 hours old]: Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

. Lanarkshire to become 'one of the world's most advanced AI sites'
[43 hours old]: About 800 AI industry jobs will be created with a further 2,600 roles in the construction sector.

. US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence
[55 hours old]: Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.

. 'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
[53 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?
[101 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
[118 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?
[185 hours old]: Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

. AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
[197 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
[221 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?
[235 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?
[269 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
[283 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
[364 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
[365 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?
[413 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?
[437 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
[461 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
[483 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
[533 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

. How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
[557 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[700 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[769 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. 'Relief' for pubs and hotels as rates revaluation halted
[36 hours old]: Finance Minister John O'Dowd said he had "listened carefully" to the concerns raised by hospitality.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1502 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?
[1613 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
[1701 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
[2422 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
[16 hours old]: Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.

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

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

. Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?
[190 hours old]: TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.