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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 20:55 05 Dec 2025
 
- Disruption as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after outage
[5 hours old]: Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.

. Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again
[31 hours old]: Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

. A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change
[45 hours old]: Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[261 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[861 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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- England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil
[1 hours old]: England will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia, while Scotland have been drawn in the same group as Brazil for next summer's tournament.

- Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for bn
[6 hours old]: The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

- Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
[5 hours old]: The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.

- 'I don't want to be part of this war machine': Young Germans protest against military service plans
[5 hours old]: Germany is introducing voluntary military service to boost national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

- Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients
[4 hours old]: The charges against Nathaniel Spencer relate to his time working at two West Midlands hospitals.

- Catherine joined by stars and charity heroes for Christmas carol concert
[4 hours old]: Actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor were among the 1,600 guests at Westminster Abbey.

* Legendary architect Frank Gehry dead aged 96
[0 hours old]: Gehry was known for his experimental metallic designs.

- Kim Cattrall marries fiancé she met on BBC radio show
[7 hours old]: The actress met Russell Thomas when he was working at the BBC and she was a guest on Radio 4 in 2016.

- Man, 18, struck on motorway Tasered before death
[8 hours old]: Logan Smith, 18, died after getting out of an ambulance on the M5 on Sunday evening.

- Irish police investigating drone activity during Zelensky visit
[4 hours old]: The Irish police force says it is investigating the matter after reports of drones near Dublin around the time the Ukrainian president landed.

- Mum's eight-year justice battle to see rapist jailed
[4 hours old]: Allan Peyton is jailed for five years for raping a woman in her home in the West Mercia area.

- US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X
[3 hours old]: The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

- All you need to know about 2026 World Cup
[3 hours old]: England and Scotland have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.

- The countries getting their first taste of the competition
[13 hours old]: From a tiny Caribbean island to a nation once managed by Harry Redknapp, meet the teams who will be making their debut at the 2026 World Cup.

- President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize
[3 hours old]: US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

* Frank Gehry's most iconic work - in pictures
[0 hours old]: As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

- How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families
[6 hours old]: 'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

- Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?
[8 hours old]: The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future.

- Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service
[3 hours old]: The issue of forcing citizens to serve in the military is back as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on.

- They're sweets, but not as you know them - why freeze-dried candy is trending
[12 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

- Last supermoon of 2025 captured in photos from around the world
[11 hours old]: The last supermoon of 2025 rose on Thursday night and for some sky gazers it included a Moon halo, as Simon King explains

- What Putin and Modi got out of Delhi meeting
[8 hours old]: BBC editors explain what lies behind the high-optics visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Delhi.

- Evidence of burial ground at Tuam mother and baby home
[8 hours old]: Agency said it found "graves of child or infant size" at an area on the western edge of the site.

- US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case
[1 hours old]: A similar request was rejected earlier this year, but a law passed by Congress last month overrides it.

- Starmer rejects EU customs union after Lammy comments
[3 hours old]: It comes after the deputy prime minister said countries in a customs union with the EU see benefits.

- LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS shock therapy
[14 hours old]: More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks in NHS hospitals, the BBC discovers.

- Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
[3 hours old]: Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

- 'It's worse than Covid,' says principal as 170 pupils off sick in one day
[4 hours old]: Confirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks.

- Reform revokes council leader's party membership
[2 hours old]: It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media.

- 'Never going to be perfect' - Root defends 'jaded' England over drops
[7 hours old]: England batter Joe Root says England practised catching in all lights before the day-night Test, but former captain Michael Vaughan questions their approach.

- Arsenal's Mosquera could be out for at least six weeks
[4 hours old]: Arsenal fear Cristhian Mosquera will miss at least six weeks, with the defender set to undergo further tests to establish the full extent of his ankle injury.

- Norris and Verstappen closely matched in practice
[4 hours old]: Championship leader McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace in Friday practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

- What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[12 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

- Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
[15 hours old]: The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

- Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[7 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

- What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[8 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

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. Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
[39 hours old]: Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
[50 hours old]: And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

. A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
[572 hours old]: The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

. Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow
[67 hours old]: Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.

. My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
[21 hours old]: The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

. We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
[21 hours old]: James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

. Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
[19 hours old]: Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

. Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
[19 hours old]: Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

. Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns
[16 hours old]: Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

. Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
[27 hours old]: Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

. Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
[30 hours old]: Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

. Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests
[31 hours old]: Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

. Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom
[34 hours old]: The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.

. Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration
[42 hours old]: Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

. Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount
[62 hours old]: The .38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

. Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told
[34 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

. Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden
[46 hours old]: Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

. Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content
[41 hours old]: Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

. People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners
[49 hours old]: People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

. Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
[50 hours old]: The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

. Water bill rises push troubled Thames back into profit
[59 hours old]: As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.

. Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims
[57 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[45 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[60 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[92 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[92 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[117 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[213 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[285 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[357 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[502 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[414 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[597 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[693 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[717 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[765 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'
[29 hours old]: Residents in two tower blocks see a huge rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

. Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed
[33 hours old]: As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?


. What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[34 hours old]: Customers will pay for investment in Britain's energy networks, but should save from other changes.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[150 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?
[261 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
[349 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
[1070 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 Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1256 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[158 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[177 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[179 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

. BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[194 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.