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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:15 28 Feb 2026
 
* Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued after strikes on Iran
[0 hours old]: BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks.

. Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
[57 hours old]: It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

. New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?
[85 hours old]: From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

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

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1174 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
[1655 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 ...

* What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, Trump says, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
[1 hours old]: Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE.

- Luxury Dubai hotel hit as Iran launches retaliatory strikes across region
[5 hours old]: Smoke and flames rose from Dubai's Fairmont The Palm hotel as civilian targets came under fire along with the US military bases across the middle east.

* Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded
[0 hours old]: Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.


- US and Israeli strikes on Iran in maps
[5 hours old]: Israel and the US have launched strikes across Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes across the region.

- Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences
[3 hours old]: Iran's strike on US Navy base in Bahrain will worry Washington and its allies in the region.

- Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims
[3 hours old]: Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.

- Brits red carpet in pictures: Arrivals of Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young
[3 hours old]: Stars including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Rosalía turned out for the Brit Awards in Manchester.

- Man, 49, dies taking part in skydive at airfield
[2 hours old]: Police say they were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday.

* Starmer speaks to Trump after UK joins defensive operation in Middle East
[0 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level.

- Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says
[6 hours old]: Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.

- Man appears in court over Churchill statue damage
[8 hours old]: Caspar San Giorgio, 38, appeared at Westminster Magistrate's Court via video-link earlier.

- Polanski and Farage don't agree. But they have more in common than you might think
[12 hours old]: Despite huge political differences, the Green and Reform leaders have much in common, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

- We quit our 9-5 jobs and are now living the dream in a caravan
[8 hours old]: The couple have no rent, no bills, plus perks such as free golf membership and cheap bar drinks.

- First full Moon of spring set to rise in UK skies this week
[13 hours old]: How and when to see the 2026 Worm Moon in March.

- Global News Podcast: US and Israel carry out joint attacks on Iran
[8 hours old]: President Trump confirms a 'major operation' underway as Tehran targets US military bases

* Match of the Day
[-9 hours old]: Gabby Logan presents highlights of six games, including Leeds v Manchester City.

* Free-scoring Semenyo takes burden off Haaland
[1 hours old]: Manchester City have often been accused of being too reliant on Erling Haaland this season. There are signs that could be changing.

- 'Not the sign of a top team' - Newcastle take huge step backwards
[3 hours old]: Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the Premier League for a reason - they have conceded 23 goals since they last kept a clean sheet in any competition.

- New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'
[2 hours old]: Liverpool boosted their Champions League hopes with a 5-2 win against West Ham, helped by three goals from set-pieces in the first half.

* Lisowski beats 'god' Higgins to set up Welsh Open final with Hawkins
[0 hours old]: Jack Lisowski beats four-time world champion John Higgins 6-5 to set up a meeting with Barry Hawkins in the final of the Welsh Open in Llandudno.

- Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course
[4 hours old]: With Sir Alex Ferguson a VIP guest, a tireless forward and a raucous support, Hearts take another giant stride towards a momentous title.

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and in other older news ...

. Captured off guard: The art of the snatched backseat car photo
[23 hours old]: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the latest in a long line of famous people photographed in the back of a car.

. 'It feels like my brain is trying to be the class clown' - the reality of Tourette's
[23 hours old]: After a week of Tourette's in the spotlight, BBC News speaks to people with the condition about what it's like to live with.

. Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes
[19 hours old]: The former president told the committee that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".

. The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
[17 hours old]: For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

. Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun
[23 hours old]: As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big star playground?

. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[23 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. 'I love the look on his face' - The mum who takes her baby on wilderness adventures
[163 hours old]: Experienced mountaineer Morag Skelton has taken Hamish on skiing expeditions and an island-hopping camping trip.

. First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought
[59 hours old]: Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.

. Dog gives birth to record litter of 17 puppies
[41 hours old]: Owners of the two-year-old Irish Setter called Marigold say she has recovered well from the births.

. Stolen spaniel found by police 160 miles from home
[109 hours old]: The brown and white spaniel, called Honey, was handed back to her "very happy" owners, police said.

. BBC News app
[7305 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. By-Electioncast: Greens Win Gorton and Denton
[39 hours old]: Hannah Spencer is the new Green MP for Gorton and Denton.

. Award-winning short thriller set on a farm
[41 hours old]: Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.

. Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller
[69 hours old]: An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.

. Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
[19 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[25 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
[31 hours old]: The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
[30 hours old]: Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

. Paramount set for 1bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
[42 hours old]: Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[47 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
[47 hours old]: The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

. Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
[33 hours old]: The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

. Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
[37 hours old]: Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

. Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop
[34 hours old]: Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

. 'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial
[37 hours old]: The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.

. Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'
[49 hours old]: The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

. Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
[36 hours old]: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

. Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails
[52 hours old]: The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.

. Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
[54 hours old]: People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.

. World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
[57 hours old]: Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

. Walmart to pay 0m over claims it misled drivers over pay
[53 hours old]: The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.

. Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
[54 hours old]: Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

. Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?
[74 hours old]: The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

. Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive
[57 hours old]: The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

. Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record 5bn revenue
[72 hours old]: Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.

. Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year
[71 hours old]: The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.

. MrBeast video editor fined over insider trading
[75 hours old]: A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the prediction market Kalshi cracks down.

. Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling
[72 hours old]: The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.

. Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs
[69 hours old]: The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[71 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

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

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

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[215 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
[287 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
[301 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
[383 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?
[393 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?
[383 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?
[407 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
[455 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?
[35 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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

. SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April
[34 hours old]: It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.



. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[35 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. Data tool to spot families due financial support
[41 hours old]: Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.

. Community larder helps 117 people in one day
[41 hours old]: Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing "record numbers" of people needing cheaper food.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2192 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?
[2303 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
[2391 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?

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[52 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[82 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

. When the retail staff can't help you
[202 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.