Recent news on the BBC's RSS feed

Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 22:55 18 Jun 2026
 
- Foreign Office drops 'do not travel' advice for Dubai, but calls situation unpredictable
[6 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

- First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
[8 hours old]: Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.

- Body found in landing gear of plane at Gatwick
[8 hours old]: Emergency services are called after airport staff made the discovery on an Air Arabia craft.

- 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[6 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

- CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
[6 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.

---

and in other news ...

- Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
[2 hours old]: A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

* US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
[0 hours old]: Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

- Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
[6 hours old]: While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

- Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
[7 hours old]: Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

- Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
[1 hours old]: The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

- Tuchel's national anthem complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
[4 hours old]: England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.

- Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
[6 hours old]: A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

- Vulnerable patients' lives made 'miserable' by abuse, Muckamore inquiry finds
[4 hours old]: The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.

- Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
[9 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

- Amber heat health alerts issued with UK temperatures set to soar above 30C
[11 hours old]: Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected, as Europe experiences a 'heat dome'.

- GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar
[8 hours old]: The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.

- Why does Scotland's McGinn celebrate with goggles?
[9 hours old]: John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.

- Bostonians bemused as Scotland fans decorate city's statues with traffic cones
[12 hours old]: The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s.

- Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
[10 hours old]: Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.

- What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
[2 hours old]: BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

- The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son
[8 hours old]: Jamie Varley, 37, subjected Preston Davey to months of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

- Hats and high-fashion as King attends Royal Ascot with actor Stanley Tucci
[3 hours old]: About 290,000 people are expected to attend the Berkshire horseracing track this week.

- The average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?
[9 hours old]: With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

* Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre
[1 hours old]: The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.

- 'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches
[9 hours old]: Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailors, have been spotted on beaches at Anglesey, Gwynedd and Tenby.

- Men jailed for spying for Chinese intelligence in UK
[6 hours old]: One, a Border Force official, used his access to Home Office data, to get information about Chinese dissidents.

- MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation
[3 hours old]: It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday.

- Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
[13 hours old]: A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

- Who Won The US-Iran Deal?
[5 hours old]: US and Iran sign deal, but what does it say?

- England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
[3 hours old]: England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.

* Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies
[0 hours old]: Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.

- Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ
[2 hours old]: Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

- Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
[7 hours old]: A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead.

- Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
[10 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

- Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
[8 hours old]: The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

- Finance-help scheme 'unlocks £1.4m' for residents
[8 hours old]: The council's Boost project has now teamed up with Citizens Advice to help more people access income.

- What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean?
[10 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

- Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty
[13 hours old]: A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.

- 'I won't be able to afford to eat before long'
[13 hours old]: About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.

---

and in other older news ...

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[23 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. BBC News app
[9944 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
[24 hours old]: And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

. Layla Wright investigates Rachel Fulstow's life sentence
[31 hours old]: Layla Wright’s investigation into the conviction of a ‘killer couple'.

. Why has Texas set its sights on London?
[17 hours old]: Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.

. Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
[27 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

. Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[30 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

. Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[36 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[47 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[38 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

. 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[40 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[49 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[44 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[57 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[61 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[58 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[59 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
[78 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[82 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
[94 hours old]: UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

. SpaceX IPO raised bn more than thought
[72 hours old]: The company's listing raised .5bn, compared with the bn it was initially thought.

. Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
[75 hours old]: The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.

. Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
[94 hours old]: Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[69 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[94 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[167 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[191 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[239 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[263 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[335 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[359 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[407 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[430 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[502 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[526 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[539 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[598 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[191 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[263 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[519 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1103 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1463 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Do online saving methods really work?
[60 hours old]: Do online saving methods really work?

. Business Daily
[97 hours old]: An ambitious project aims to build a business hub to rival Singapore or Hong Kong

. Have you been mis-sold car finance?
[153 hours old]: Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.

. 'I was employee number one at SpaceX'
[156 hours old]: The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

. Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
[157 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.