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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 15:15 17 Apr 2026
 
- Family 'skimped to get by' during toddler's cancer treatment
[9 hours old]: There is a bespoke fund to cover travel costs for families of children undergoing cancer treatment - but it only applies in England.

* Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire
[0 hours old]: Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

- Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads
[7 hours old]: Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

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

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2316 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
[2798 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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* Kensington Gardens shut after claims of drones near Israeli embassy
[0 hours old]: It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post.

- Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
[2 hours old]: The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1.

- UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises
[2 hours old]: Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

- Lamborghini among 160,000 cars seized as uninsured driving reaches 17-year high
[7 hours old]: Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

- Avengers reassemble and Ariana meets the Fockers - Hollywood studios preview new movies
[5 hours old]: Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon.

- Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors
[3 hours old]: On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

- Woman arrested over death of girl found in pond
[1 hours old]: South Yorkshire Police say a woman in her 30s has been arrested following Nyla May Bradshaw's death.

- Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
[4 hours old]: Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

- Three charged with arson on Persian media offices
[6 hours old]: Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man are due in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

- What it's really like to try to make it to F1
[4 hours old]: BBC Sport explores the financial reality of two drivers with experience of trying to climb the motorsport ladder to reach Formula 1.

- BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
[5 hours old]: Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.

- What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
[5 hours old]: A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

- Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise
[15 hours old]: Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

- Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future
[13 hours old]: The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.

- Can Oli Sykes still scream? Bring Me The Horizon re-recording debut 2006 album
[4 hours old]: The band is revisiting debut deathcore album Count Your Blessings to mark its 20th anniversary.

- How developed vetting works - and what happens when someone fails it
[2 hours old]: The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks.

- The girl from Barry who grew up to be world class
[10 hours old]: Sophie Ingle is poised for another landmark in a stellar career as Wales go to Albania in Women's World Cup qualifying.

* What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
[0 hours old]: The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

- Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'
[14 hours old]: The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

- Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
[15 hours old]: Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

- Peacock terrorises 92-year-old farmer's chickens
[9 hours old]: The peacock initially got along with the chickens before running riot on the farm, the farmer says.

- Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
[2 hours old]: Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.

* XL bully owner jailed after man, 84, 'savaged'
[0 hours old]: Sean Garner's dog had to be shot 10 times by police after attacking his elderly neighbour.

- Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first
[3 hours old]: People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.

- Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl
[6 hours old]: The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

- Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his jail term is too soft
[4 hours old]: Martin Dandridge, 72, had his arm broken in the attack, leaving him with “ongoing pain” in his forearm.

- Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
[3 hours old]: Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

- Nobody says who called first, but Arteta and Guardiola speak again - Balague
[8 hours old]: As Manchester City prepare to host Arsenal in Sunday's crucial Premier League meeting between the top two, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the two managers have evolved.

- MacIntyre not fazed by criticism of Masters behaviour
[4 hours old]: Scotland's Robert MacIntyre insists he is not fazed by criticism of his behaviour at the Masters, but says he is working to keep his emotions in check.

- 'I'd run the M4 naked' - Williams targets snooker history
[9 hours old]: Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O'Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

- Quiz: Name every team to have been promoted to the Premier League
[6 hours old]: Forty-one teams have been promoted into the Premier League, can you name them all?

- Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[15 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

- Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'
[7 hours old]: Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

- The fake images behind AI insurance scams
[4 hours old]: An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

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. Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?
[18 hours old]: Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says

. Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
[123 hours old]: Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

. Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman
[16 hours old]: Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

. No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
[21 hours old]: The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

. Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns
[19 hours old]: Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.


. UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war
[28 hours old]: The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

. UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
[22 hours old]: The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

. Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers
[21 hours old]: The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

. Horse urine perfume: Why online bargains may be dangerous
[39 hours old]: Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

. Allbirds shares soar 580% after pivot from shoes to AI
[36 hours old]: The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

. Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC
[31 hours old]: Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

. DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strike
[22 hours old]: Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull vote to strike indefinitely.

. China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
[31 hours old]: The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

. More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
[29 hours old]: A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.

. Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams
[33 hours old]: An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

. Japan pledges bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
[33 hours old]: The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

. Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
[39 hours old]: The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

. US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
[43 hours old]: The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

. Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
[29 hours old]: It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[39 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[86 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[111 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[156 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[183 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[207 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[231 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Social supermarket opens to cut food bills
[21 hours old]: The store, in Mablethorpe, buys surplus stock so it can keep prices low.

. The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen
[33 hours old]: A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike.

. How you could get free electricity for doing your washing
[42 hours old]: You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[487 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
[686 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK?
[17 hours old]: The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

. Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?
[19 hours old]: The BBC asked the president's supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country.

. Why the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran war
[20 hours old]: The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

. US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
[91 hours old]: Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.