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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 12:35 01 Apr 2026
 
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[155 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
[1930 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
[2411 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?

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* UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
[0 hours old]: It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

- Weather looks favourable for Artemis launch despite cloud
[2 hours old]: Artemis II is close to launch - Simon King explains the critical importance of the weather to its success.

- Watch Carol Kirkwood's emotional goodbye and funniest moments as she leaves the BBC
[3 hours old]: As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.

- Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
[3 hours old]: The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

* Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact
[0 hours old]: Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

- Man appears in court after pedestrians hit by car in Derby
[1 hours old]: Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, from Alvaston in Derby, was charged after seven were injured in the incident.

- Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance
[6 hours old]: The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.

- Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
[12 hours old]: More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.

- Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
[3 hours old]: The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

* Brazil judge blocks Sugarloaf Mountain zipline
[0 hours old]: The project to build a zipline linking the popular Rio tourist spot to Morro da Urca proved controversial.

- New by-law bans camp fires and barbecues in Cairngorms to reduce wildfire risk
[6 hours old]: People who are found lighting fires in the UK's largest national park could be fined £500.

- 'It's going to be a great show': Crowds gather for countdown to Nasa’s Artemis launch
[11 hours old]: Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

- My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16
[6 hours old]: Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

- From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
[12 hours old]: A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

- The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know
[5 hours old]: The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.

- 'Afro hair care workshops are about more than styling, they're about belonging'
[6 hours old]: Natalie Edwards says "hair is part of identity" and more needs to be done to teach these skills.

- US could 'finish the job' in Iran in two or three weeks, Trump says
[3 hours old]: President Trump says the US will "leave" Iran "very soon" as Iran's president says Tehran has the "necessary will" to end the war.

- 'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families
[12 hours old]: People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

* Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners
[0 hours old]: Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.


* Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah's control
[1 hours old]: Attacks have continued as Israel has announced its intention to control swathes of south Lebanon.

- Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say
[15 hours old]: The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

- Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
[7 hours old]: Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.

- Tiger Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash
[12 hours old]: Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash.

* Dissident groups still have 'capacity and desire' to attack police, says NI justice minister
[0 hours old]: Naomi Long says despite their small numbers those involved are "wedded" to destruction and violence.

- US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
[14 hours old]: The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.

- BBC Sport's McNulty picks his England World Cup squad - do you agree?
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty picks his 26-man England World Cup squad - do you agree?

- Failed experiment as England get grim glimpse of life without Kane
[13 hours old]: England's World Cup hopes rest on captain Harry Kane after a grim taste of life without him in the defeat against Japan at Wembley, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- 'That was bad' - Potts on his Ashes horror show
[4 hours old]: Matthew Potts' horror show in Sydney was the most brutal of England's Ashes lowlights but he wants to learn from the experience.

- Man Utd are closing in on Champions League - how has Carrick done it?
[3 hours old]: Manchester United are within touching distance of a return to the Champions League. How has interim boss Michael Carrick done it?

* NZ's Kerr hits 179 not out in record women's ODI chase
[1 hours old]: New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr hits an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls to inspire her side to chase down 346 against South Africa in the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history.

- Oil briefly falls below 0 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge
[2 hours old]: European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon".

- Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs
[2 hours old]: Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.

- IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO
[5 hours old]: The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.

- Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle
[4 hours old]: It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.

- Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
[12 hours old]: Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

- Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
[13 hours old]: The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.

- Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?
[2 hours old]: Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.

- Pantry use up as users struggle with cost of living
[6 hours old]: Rising living costs are pushing more people to rely on affordable food groups.

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and in other older news ...

. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
[59 hours old]: From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

. The personal items the crew are taking with them
[31 hours old]: The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

. Diplomatic challenges facing King on US visit in shadow of war and Epstein
[17 hours old]: King Charles will be expected to improve UK and US relations on his state visit next month.

. BBC News app
[8061 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Can the King bring Trump back on side?
[17 hours old]: King state visit to US to go ahead, despite more Trump criticism of UK.

. Classic musical comedy about the ups and downs of true love
[429 hours old]: Musical comedy about an optimistic dance hall hostess who longs for true love.

. 'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
[25 hours old]: Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

. Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
[25 hours old]: The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

. US petrol price tops for first time since 2022
[18 hours old]: The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

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

. Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation
[40 hours old]: The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.

. Denby appoints administrators in 'necessary step'
[21 hours old]: The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.

. Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
[30 hours old]: Many airlines are taking measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.

. What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
[44 hours old]: While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

. How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts
[36 hours old]: Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

. Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
[60 hours old]: More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

. Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
[44 hours old]: It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.

. Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
[72 hours old]: The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.

. Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show
[107 hours old]: Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.

. Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
[113 hours old]: Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

. Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe
[119 hours old]: The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

. 'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence
[119 hours old]: A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[36 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
[60 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[131 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
[155 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[203 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
[221 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
[227 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
[250 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
[273 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
[299 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
[323 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[371 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[395 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[467 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[451 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[456 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[101 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
[299 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[131 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?
[133 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.

. How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa
[143 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime Isa to buy with someone who has already bought.

. The Briefing Room
[142 hours old]: What are the reasons for the large number of young people without a job in the UK?