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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 17:35 24 Feb 2026
 
. Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud
[25 hours old]: The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[137 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

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

. 'It's cheaper to ship gluten-free food from the UK'
[34 hours old]: A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1072 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
[1553 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 ...

* MPs back move to release files on Andrew's appointment as trade envoy
[1 hours old]: The former prince travelled the globe as the UK's trade representative between 2001 and 2011.

- Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
[11 hours old]: Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

- BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony
[2 hours old]: The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.

- GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
[1 hours old]: New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

- Man 'caused wife's death by controlling her', jury told
[2 hours old]: Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.

- UK temperatures expected to reach 18C after rainy start to 2026
[3 hours old]: How high will temperatures reach and how long will stay mild? Darren Bett has the details.

- Nancy Guthrie's family offers m reward to bring home missing mother
[2 hours old]: Fighting back tears, the missing woman's NBC host daughter says they accept she may be dead.

- Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month
[4 hours old]: Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.

* Inaction on warrant a 'serious failure' before Nottingham attacks, says police chief
[0 hours old]: Valdo Calocane killed three people and seriously injured three others in Nottingham on 13 June 2023.

- Reform by-election campaign boss suspended over tweets
[1 hours old]: Reform UK's Gorton and Denton by-election interim campaign boss Adam Mitula made the posts on X.

- Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
[11 hours old]: This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured


- 'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders
[10 hours old]: The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

- In maps: Tracking the war with Russia
[9 hours old]: How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.

- 'I wanted to save her life' - the moment twin sisters learned they were identical
[2 hours old]: The surprise discovery meant Grace Leggett could not be a stem cell donor for her sister Caitlin.

- I don't want him going abroad to die, says mum of son's assisted dying wish
[11 hours old]: Shelley Herniman was against Noah's wish for an assisted death but his suffering changed her mind.

- Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency
[7 hours old]: Few of Donald Trump’s speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night.

- Why it's going wrong for Aston Martin ahead of the new Formula 1 season
[11 hours old]: The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

- What happened to Arlene? The 30-year mystery of a murder without a body
[11 hours old]: Arlene Fraser's husband Nat is serving life for murder - but her family is still seeking answers about what happened to her body.

- Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order
[7 hours old]: Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

- BBL death investigation dropped after suspect dies
[1 hours old]: Mum-of-five Alice Webb died in 2024 after becoming unwell following cosmetic treatment.

- Scottish government publishes thousands of Sturgeon inquiry files
[2 hours old]: Ministers have released a tranche of documents after the information commissioner launched legal action.

* Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist
[0 hours old]: Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was "an act of responsibility".

- Lammy to lift cap on court sitting days to cut cases backlog
[2 hours old]: The justice secretary said every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.

- Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
[3 hours old]: The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarta after armed men rammed one of the gates.

- A Woman's Hour and SEND in the Spotlight special
[5 hours old]: We hear from a range of voices on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.

* 'It would be catastrophic' - are Spurs too big to go down?
[1 hours old]: Tottenham's heavy north London derby defeat against Arsenal on Sunday just confirmed what everyone already knew - Igor Tudor's team are in serious trouble. BBC Sport assesses their precarious situation, what relegation might bring and asks if they are too big to go down?

- Why Champions League return is crucial to Man Utd
[2 hours old]: Up to fourth in the Premier League after Monday's win at Everton, Champions League qualification would be a big boost to Manchester United's finances after two years outside Europe's elite club competition.

- 'It bothers me that Vinicius' celebration is being used against him'
[3 hours old]: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Vinicius Jr's celebration against Benfica in last week's Champions League tie does not "justify a suspected act of racism".

* England through to semis after thrilling win over Pakistan
[0 hours old]: Harry Brook scores a sensational century under pressure to lead England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Pallekele.

- Why has it gone so wrong for Aston Martin?
[11 hours old]: The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

- PSG's Hakimi to face trial after rape allegation
[2 hours old]: Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.

- Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
[2 hours old]: The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.

- Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
[11 hours old]: There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

- Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
[5 hours old]: Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.

- Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
[4 hours old]: The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.

- Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'
[14 hours old]: The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

* What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?
[1 hours old]: BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.

- Clothing bank faces closure as donations fall
[11 hours old]: Clothing Coventry has been operating since 2020, and needs £50,000 a year to keep the doors open.

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and in other older news ...

. First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
[17 hours old]: Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".

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. Peter Mandelson Arrested
[21 hours old]: Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[17 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund
[16 hours old]: The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.

. When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
[28 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

. No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit
[23 hours old]: Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.

. Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms
[29 hours old]: Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".

. Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals
[20 hours old]: The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

. Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban
[28 hours old]: Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

. Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings
[30 hours old]: Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.

. What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
[34 hours old]: After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.

. How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
[41 hours old]: More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

. The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes
[48 hours old]: Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

. 'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment
[62 hours old]: Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.

. Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
[57 hours old]: After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

. Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
[88 hours old]: As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost 0 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.

. Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?
[97 hours old]: If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

. MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
[59 hours old]: A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

. KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
[97 hours old]: Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

. Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
[101 hours old]: The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

. Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
[100 hours old]: Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

. UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
[96 hours old]: The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[41 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[113 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[185 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[199 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[281 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[291 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[281 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[305 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

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

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

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

. Funding approved to reduce cold deaths
[52 hours old]: Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.

. Key social issues identified in charity report
[58 hours old]: Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients' issues.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2090 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?
[2201 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
[2289 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?

. When the retail staff can't help you
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. Why youth unemployment is rising
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. Why you should consider switching bank accounts
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