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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 15:55 16 May 2026
 
. New bypass named Pork Pie Way in ‘defining moment for Melton Mowbray’
[47 hours old]: Animal rights charity Peta says the name for the new road was "pig-demeaning".

. Warning higher Europe air fares 'inevitable' due to Iran war
[64 hours old]: Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.

. Tui sees summer sales fall 10% due to cautious UK customers
[75 hours old]: The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1238 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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- The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
[5 hours old]: Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.

* Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protests
[0 hours old]: A heavy police operation is in place for the Unite the Kingdom march, organised by Tommy Robinson, and a separate pro-Palestinian protest.

- Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
[1 hours old]: Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

- Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
[3 hours old]: President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

- I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
[15 hours old]: Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

- 'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors
[15 hours old]: John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.

- Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
[2 hours old]: The soldier, part of the Royal Horse Artillery, died at the scene after the fall on Friday evening.

- Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch
[3 hours old]: Hundreds of people have been queueing outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.

- Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia
[8 hours old]: The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.

- Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
[9 hours old]: The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

- Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week
[6 hours old]: After feeling pretty cold with heavy showers and hail, the weather is picking up with a return to some spring warmth next week, as Simon King explains

* Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager
[1 hours old]: Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach.

- McIlroy recovers as Scheffler hits out at 'absurd' pins
[15 hours old]: Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers at the US PGA Championship.

* English takes stunning 800m win at Diamond League event
[0 hours old]: Ireland's Mark English produces a strong finish to take victory in the 800m at Diamond League Shanghai.

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. Tonight's the Eurovision final. Here's what you can expect
[16 hours old]: A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.

. Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities
[18 hours old]: Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.

. What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada
[16 hours old]: Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.

. Everything you need to know about tonight's final
[29 hours old]: Eurovision 2026 is taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.

. Challenge yourself in our Eurovision quiz - can you avoid nul points?
[25 hours old]: Are you the ultimate Eurovision superfan? Take our quiz to find out

. Meet the UK's Eurovision act, Look Mum No Computer
[39 hours old]: "It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.

. Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
[16 hours old]: Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

. Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand
[45 hours old]: The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.

. Boy, 9, aims to become youngest amputee to complete Three Peaks challenge
[77 hours old]: Albie-Junior Thomas hopes to scale the UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours wearing a prosthetic.

. I became my sister's carer at six - she amazes me every day
[58 hours old]: Vicky Lilly refuses to let her disability get in the way of her independence.

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. The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now?
[23 hours old]: And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?

. Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
[24 hours old]: Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

. A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage
[111 hours old]: Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships

. 'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool
[16 hours old]: Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.

. UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
[19 hours old]: Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

. British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
[21 hours old]: The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.

. Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says
[25 hours old]: The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.

. Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
[24 hours old]: The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[40 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK
[26 hours old]: Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.

. Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed
[17 hours old]: There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

. Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
[34 hours old]: As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

. US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
[34 hours old]: An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

. AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
[40 hours old]: Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

. India's Adanis agree to pay m to settle civil fraud case in the US
[32 hours old]: The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.

. Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays
[39 hours old]: Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

. Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts
[50 hours old]: The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.

. UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war
[53 hours old]: The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

. Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years
[49 hours old]: The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.

. HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
[58 hours old]: Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.

. Woman in bank row over depositing £900 HMRC cheque
[47 hours old]: Annabel Yates says she faces a 94 mile round trip to bank a cheque because of changes at Lloyds.

. Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmed by US Senate
[66 hours old]: Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote.

. CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
[21 hours old]: The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

. Australian giant Coles misled shoppers with fake discounts, court rules
[60 hours old]: The decision, which comes amid similar case against Woolworths, could mean significant penalties.

. WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot
[73 hours old]: A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

. Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court
[75 hours old]: A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".

. Ex-rugby star on the joys of his own burger stall
[73 hours old]: Ex-England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs says the new venture brings families to the farm.

. Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip
[80 hours old]: More than a dozen US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

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[82 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly
[64 hours old]: The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

. Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
[111 hours old]: Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

. Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
[135 hours old]: While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

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[174 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[232 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[279 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[376 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. 'Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories'
[33 hours old]: Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him.

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. Why are UK prices rising more quickly?
[76 hours old]: The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
[119 hours old]: All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

. Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache
[129 hours old]: More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
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. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
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[1184 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
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