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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 21:35 10 Feb 2026
 
. Uber ordered to pay .5m over claim driver raped passenger
[96 hours old]: The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[46 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
[166 hours old]: Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[740 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
[1221 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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and in other news ...

* Boy arrested for attempted murder after two pupils stabbed at school
[0 hours old]: Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation after two boys were left seriously injured.

- I will never walk away, says PM after facing pressure to quit
[4 hours old]: The prime minister sought to strike a defiant tone after a day of political jeopardy.

- Six key questions about Keir Starmer's future
[8 hours old]: There is no doubting the peril the prime minister was in, but while Labour MPs have decided to stick with him, his future is far from certain.

- FBI releases images of masked person in hunt for Savannah Guthrie's mother
[2 hours old]: The mother of the news anchor Savannah disappeared in the middle of night from her Tucson, Arizona, home and was last seen on 31 January.

- Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
[3 hours old]: Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

* Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
[0 hours old]: The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".

- Norwegian biathlete Laegreid wins bronze then confesses to affair on TV
[4 hours old]: Winter Olympics bronze medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid says on live TV that he made the "biggest mistake" by cheating on his girlfriend.

- Afghan asylum seeker guilty of raping girl, 12
[4 hours old]: The 12-year-old suffered "extremely horrific sexual offences" in the Nuneaton attack, police say.

- Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'
[2 hours old]: Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are "inconceivable".

- Call to change law after BBC finds women were covertly filmed on nights out
[2 hours old]: A private members' bill asks for a change to voyeurism legislation to stop videos being posted online for profit.

- UK braces for more rain as flood warnings remain in place
[4 hours old]: With more rain in the forecast, BBC Weather presenter Simon King looks at what's been causing the very wet year so far.

- Ukrainian racer says he will wear 'helmet of remembrance' despite IOC ban
[2 hours old]: Vladyslav Heraskevych says he will wear a helmet featuring images of people killed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, despite it being banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

- Watch: USA's Naumov skates in memory of parents who died in plane crash
[3 hours old]: Maxim Naumov's emotional skate dedicated to his world champion figure skating parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, who died in a plane crash in January 2025.

- Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
[9 hours old]: Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

- 'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting
[10 hours old]: The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

- Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again
[9 hours old]: Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

- Why British coach is 'game-changer' for Super Bowl winners & NFL
[9 hours old]: With Aden Durde having become the first overseas coach to win the Super Bowl, what does it mean for the NFL and the international game?

* Noel Clarke arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, reports say
[0 hours old]: The Doctor Who star was also held on suspicion of exposure and sexual assault by touching, the Sun reported.

- Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island
[1 hours old]: Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

- Teen killer of schoolboy Leo Ross, 12, to spend at least 13 years in custody
[3 hours old]: Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands.

- Ex-Labour comms chief suspended over links to sex offender
[2 hours old]: Lord Doyle apologises for his past association with a former Labour councillor who admitted indecent child image offences.

- Wrapped helps Spotify add users despite artists' criticism over fees
[3 hours old]: The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren't paid enough to put their music on the platform.

* Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
[0 hours old]: Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?

- Mouat & Dodds denied curling bronze as GB wait goes on
[6 hours old]: Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat suffer Winter Olympic heartbreak in the mixed doubles curling for the second time in four years after losing out on bronze to hosts Italy.

- Captain Itoje returns to England XV to face Scotland
[7 hours old]: Captain Maro Itoje returns to the England starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland in Edinburgh.

- Biathlete hopes affair confession on live TV doesn't 'make it worse'
[1 hours old]: Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid reflects on his decision to confess on live television to having cheated on his girlfriend, moments after winning bronze in the Winter Olympics.

- BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
[10 hours old]: The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

- US consumer spending slowed in December - Is it a warning for the economy?
[3 hours old]: Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.

- Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs
[9 hours old]: Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".

- Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
[14 hours old]: The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

- Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim
[8 hours old]: The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".

- More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
[11 hours old]: The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

- Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[5 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

- How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[15 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

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. How does curling work?
[149 hours old]: Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works.

. 'A hug, a quick kiss': How to reconnect after having children
[19 hours old]: Relationships often change after children. Here are ways to help get your partnership back on track.

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. Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
[471 hours old]: Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[21 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs
[18 hours old]: The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.

. Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores
[23 hours old]: Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.

. Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint
[30 hours old]: The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.

. The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
[45 hours old]: In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

. Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns
[32 hours old]: Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.

. Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?
[22 hours old]: Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.

. Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England
[93 hours old]: Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

. Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
[37 hours old]: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.

. Most smart motorways not value for money, say reports
[99 hours old]: National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.

. Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
[47 hours old]: The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.

. Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE
[96 hours old]: More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

. YouTube's bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
[99 hours old]: YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.

. The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
[45 hours old]: A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.

. How Britain became a fried chicken nation
[68 hours old]: An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?

. Can robots ever be graceful?
[117 hours old]: Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

. Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals
[125 hours old]: The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.

. Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash
[128 hours old]: The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin

. The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
[152 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[236 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

. Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
[39 hours old]: A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.

. City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries
[62 hours old]: Friends of Di's Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.

. Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
[101 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains.

. UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
[124 hours old]: The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.

. Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?
[128 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1758 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?
[1869 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
[1957 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?

. Kids can be the harshest critics…
[101 hours old]: The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

. Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails
[105 hours old]: The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

. Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
[127 hours old]: The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.

. Gary Neville returns to the Den
[135 hours old]: Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.