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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 10:15 25 Mar 2026
 
. HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
[41 hours old]: The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1760 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
[2242 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 ...

* Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacks
[0 hours old]: Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in the early hours of Monday.

- Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak, BBC learns
[2 hours old]: Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.

- 'He liked the fear in our eyes,' Epstein survivors tell BBC
[4 hours old]: In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five women abused by the disgraced financier describe the impact of their shared ordeal.

- 'I hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital'
[8 hours old]: Nathan Newby, who used kindness to persuade the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, is being awarded the George Medal.

* UK inflation rate steady in February ahead of Iran war
[1 hours old]: The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.

- Playful lynx snatches top prize in photo competition
[3 hours old]: A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026.

- 'Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership
[8 hours old]: For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.

- NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?
[8 hours old]: As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work

- First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned
[4 hours old]: The Prince and Princess of Wales will be part of the congregation at Canterbury Cathedral - alongside nurses and carers, reflecting the new archbishop's past career.

- Boss of financial giant BlackRock warns of global recession if oil price hits 0
[2 hours old]: Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

- 'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable
[11 hours old]: Less than a year ago, Mohamed Salah was sitting on a throne inside Anfield after renewing his contract - so why is he leaving?

* Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' but gives no detail
[0 hours old]: Donald Trump gave the update on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its forth week.

- Oil price falls as Trump talks up peace negotiations
[2 hours old]: Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.

- Is there an election in my area?
[15 hours old]: Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live.

- Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?
[4 hours old]: Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.

- 'Most difficult decision ever': Receipts Podcast hosts step down after 10 years
[8 hours old]: Audrey Indome and Tolly Shoneye have recorded almost 300 episodes of the hit podcast together since 2016.

- How Manchester is giving UK music 'a new lease of life' again
[8 hours old]: Following on from the Brits, the city once dubbed Madchester hosts the MOBOs and 6 Music Festival.

- The Papers: 'US troops gather in Gulf' and 'Strictly No Baftas'
[4 hours old]: Donald Trump plans to deploy US ground troops in the Gulf is a focus for Wednesday's front pages.

- Families urged not to cuddle lambs after infection outbreak left dozens sick
[4 hours old]: Health officials say it is vital to remember that young farm animals can carry germs that cause illness.

- Hundreds of UK teenagers to trial social media ban and digital curfews
[11 hours old]: The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

- Adolescence star Owen Cooper takes two RTS Awards
[6 hours old]: Owen Cooper wins double for his standout performance in the Netflix drama show.

- Graffiti conviction for Australian woman who stuck googly eyes on sculpture
[2 hours old]: The woman had taken MDMA and three litres of vodka when she vandalised the piece nicknamed Blue Blob.

- OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app
[5 hours old]: The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

- Danish PM fails to secure majority in party's weakest election showing since 1903
[2 hours old]: The party, which has been in power since 2019, gained the most votes but faces tough talks on forming a new government.

- Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
[6 hours old]: Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.

- Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?
[14 hours old]: What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?

- £123 for a child's England kit - have prices gone too far?
[2 hours old]: BBC Sport explores the rise in the cost of kits for the 2026 World Cup, with insights from experts and fans.

* Gauff battles imposter syndrome to reach first Miami Open semi-final
[1 hours old]: Coco Gauff becomes the youngest American to reach the women's singles semi-finals at the Miami Open since Serena Williams in 2004.

- Bompastor demands more respect for women after disallowed Chelsea goal
[10 hours old]: Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says the women's game needs "more respect" after her side have a goal controversially disallowed in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.

* Alonso to miss media day after birth of first child
[0 hours old]: Fernando Alonso is to miss Thursday's media day at the Japanese Grand Prix because he is traveling to the race late following the birth of his first child.

- 'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?
[4 hours old]: Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters.

- Why are UK prices still rising?
[1 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

- Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
[2 hours old]: Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.

* Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £930m
[1 hours old]: Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Lynch's Cambridge firm in 2011.

- Meta told to pay 5m for misleading users over child safety
[11 hours old]: The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

- Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
[11 hours old]: The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

- Oil above 0 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks
[11 hours old]: The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.

- Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post
[9 hours old]: Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.

* Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts
[0 hours old]: The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

* Will UK interest rates fall any time soon?
[0 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

* When will the cash Isa saving limits change?
[0 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

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and in other older news ...

. Everyday life in Asia being upended by effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
[17 hours old]: Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

. Lyse Doucet: A small window opens for talks, but a swift end to the war is still unlikely
[16 hours old]: President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.

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. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war
[36 hours old]: Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’

. Is 'baby brain' real?
[508 hours old]: Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?

. Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar
[23 hours old]: More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.

. Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'
[18 hours old]: The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

. Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
[24 hours old]: Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.

. Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
[17 hours old]: It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

. Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met
[16 hours old]: BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.

. What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[18 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

. UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body
[33 hours old]: The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.

. Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
[22 hours old]: Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.

. US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
[32 hours old]: There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.

. Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne
[36 hours old]: The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.

. China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers
[28 hours old]: It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

. Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal
[42 hours old]: The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).

. 'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out
[43 hours old]: A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.

. OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
[42 hours old]: Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

. Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war
[37 hours old]: Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

. Would you build your own apps?
[33 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[52 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[58 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[81 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[104 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[130 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[154 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[202 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[226 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[298 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[282 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[287 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[322 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[292 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[335 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[370 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[394 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[466 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[490 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[130 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2779 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?
[2890 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. Did you know you could transfer your ISA?
[117 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.

. Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
[141 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[209 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.