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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 16:35 14 Jan 2026
 
* Faisal Islam: Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
[0 hours old]: Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

- BBC on site after crane collapses and crushes train in Thailand
[3 hours old]: Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.

* Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
[0 hours old]: Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

* Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism
[1 hours old]: The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.



. New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
[23 hours old]: Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[169 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
[87 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?


and in other news ...

* US pulling some personnel from Qatar air base, official tells CBS
[0 hours old]: Officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.

* Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
[0 hours old]: The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star is sentenced at St Albans Crown Court.

- Sting pays Police bandmates more than £500,000 in royalties
[1 hours old]: The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.

- Amateur stuns world's best to win Am at Australian Open
[3 hours old]: Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

- France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity
[1 hours old]: French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.

- After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded?
[5 hours old]: Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.

* White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
[0 hours old]: The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has "no regrets".

- Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
[3 hours old]: Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.

- Why there are protests in Iran and what Trump says about US action
[5 hours old]: More than 2,400 protesters are reported to have been killed in a violent crackdown by security forces. Here's what you need to know.

- Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success
[4 hours old]: Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award.

- No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
[8 hours old]: Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

- University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost?
[15 hours old]: With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

- Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert takes S Korea by storm
[9 hours old]: Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.

- Why has no English boss won Premier League - and who could be first?
[9 hours old]: Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history.

- Prosecutors set out challenge to Kneecap terrorism charge decision
[2 hours old]: The government starts appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.

- TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
[1 hours old]: The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

- Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey tease theatre reunion
[1 hours old]: The Hollywood stars look set to reunite on stage after their successful run in the Wicked franchise.

* Serial killer Steve Wright in court over 1999 death
[0 hours old]: The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.

- China announces record tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
[9 hours old]: Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at .19tn as China diversified its trade.

- Ex-footballer claims rogue surgeon Eljamel ruined his career
[4 hours old]: Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.

* Tottenham sign Gallagher from Atletico for £35m
[0 hours old]: The former Chelsea midfielder joins Spurs on a long-term contract.

- Amateur stuns world's best to win Am in Melbourne
[3 hours old]: Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

* England head coach Wane steps down in World Cup year
[0 hours old]: Shaun Wane steps down from his position as England coach, nine months before the Rugby League World Cup.

* Terrific Trump powers past Ding at Masters
[0 hours old]: World number one Judd Trump moves into the quarter-finals of the Masters with a dominant 6-2 win over Ding Junhui at Alexandra Palace.

- Ofner's Australian Open despair after celebrating too early
[9 hours old]: Sebastian Ofner is out of Australian Open qualifying after forgetting the rules and celebrating victory early - before going on to lose eight of the next nine points.

* Spurs & Villa charged over melee after FA Cup game
[0 hours old]: Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are charged with misconduct by the Football Association following a melee at the conclusion of Saturday's FA Cup game.

- No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes
[1 hours old]: The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.

- Chancellor 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
[3 hours old]: Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.

- Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?
[9 hours old]: Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.

- UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
[4 hours old]: The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.

- US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China
[12 hours old]: Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

- Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
[1 hours old]: There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.


and in other older news ...

. Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
[23 hours old]: The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

. First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
[16 hours old]: Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

. BBC News app
[6218 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Sadiq Khan Interview
[46 hours old]: Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.

. Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
[44 hours old]: And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

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

. Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
[22 hours old]: Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

. World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
[26 hours old]: Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

. Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
[27 hours old]: Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

. Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
[23 hours old]: A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

. Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
[25 hours old]: The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.

. Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
[29 hours old]: The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".

. X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
[37 hours old]: It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

. Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs
[43 hours old]: The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.

. UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts
[52 hours old]: Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.

. Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair
[51 hours old]: Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.

. Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
[47 hours old]: Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

. Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
[52 hours old]: The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.

. Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares
[45 hours old]: The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

. US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair
[48 hours old]: Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.

. Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password
[48 hours old]: The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[40 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
[64 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
[86 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
[136 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
[160 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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

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

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[544 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[567 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[640 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[664 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[674 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[712 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
[34 hours old]: Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

. 'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me'
[34 hours old]: The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

. Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation
[51 hours old]: The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

. The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
[86 hours old]: As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1105 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?
[1216 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
[1304 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
[2025 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

. Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
[121 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

. The Inquiry
[152 hours old]: Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[631 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.


 
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