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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 07:15 14 Jan 2026
 
* New Liverpool to Manchester rail link as government revives Northern Powerhouse Rail
[0 hours old]: The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.



- The Papers: Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'
[1 hours old]: Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages.

- Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86
[8 hours old]: Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person months before the famous case of Rosa Parks.

* Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
[0 hours old]: The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.



- New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
[14 hours old]: Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

. Potholes map rates council road repair progress
[66 hours old]: Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[159 hours old]: The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[77 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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and in other news ...

- Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
[10 hours old]: There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

- Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer
[6 hours old]: The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.

* Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC
[1 hours old]: Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.

- First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
[7 hours old]: Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

- Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
[3 hours old]: The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.

- Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own
[2 hours old]: US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.

- Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing
[11 hours old]: Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023.

- Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver
[3 hours old]: Investigators arrested the actor, star of 24 and Designated Survivor, in Hollywood early on Monday morning.

* Chef 'not embarrassed' by one-star hygiene rating at Michelin-starred restaurant
[1 hours old]: Chef patron Gareth Ward says his standards "never drop below 100%" at two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir.

- Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
[14 hours old]: The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

- 'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
[10 hours old]: An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

- Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you
[6 hours old]: We often underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

- Stranger Things documentary-maker shares reason for last-minute finale script
[6 hours old]: The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.

- University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost?
[6 hours old]: With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

- Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
[7 hours old]: The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.

- US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China
[3 hours old]: Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

- First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories'
[1 hours old]: The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities.

- Three men guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
[15 hours old]: All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023

* Venezuela has freed some American citizens from prison, US official says
[0 hours old]: A US state department official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released, but called the move "an important step in the right direction".

- US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold restrictions on transgender athletes
[3 hours old]: Lawyers for trans athletes told the conservative-leaning court they were not asking for an “unfair biological advantage”.

- Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
[10 hours old]: Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.

- 'The game has gone' - a bad night for VAR in semi-final
[7 hours old]: Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.



- Semenyo scores again - who are winners and losers of his arrival?
[7 hours old]: Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City by hitting the ground running and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee Pep Guardiola handed to Bournemouth to sign him.

- Carrick confirmed as Man Utd caretaker head coach
[11 hours old]: Manchester United appoint former player Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season.

- What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?
[12 hours old]: As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.

- Kim 'good to go' for Winter Olympics despite dislocated shoulder
[9 hours old]: Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week.

* Watch trailer for Mo Salah: Never Give Up
[0 hours old]: Watch the trailer for BBC documentary Mo Salah: Never Give Up.


- Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
[10 hours old]: There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

- Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
[13 hours old]: Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

- Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
[7 hours old]: Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

- Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
[13 hours old]: A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

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and in other older news ...

. Why are there protests in Iran and what has Trump said about US action?
[21 hours old]: Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed, as days of large demonstrations threaten the regime. Here's what you need to know.

. Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
[17 hours old]: Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

. BBC News app
[6209 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Sadiq Khan Interview
[36 hours old]: Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.

. Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
[35 hours old]: And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

. Toby Jones presents must-see Dad's Army moments
[6059 hours old]: Watch Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward

. Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame
[81 hours old]: Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans.

. World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
[16 hours old]: Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

. Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
[16 hours old]: The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.

. Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
[20 hours old]: The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".

. X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
[27 hours old]: It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

. Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs
[34 hours old]: The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.

. UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts
[42 hours old]: Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.

. Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair
[42 hours old]: Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.

. Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
[37 hours old]: Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

. Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
[42 hours old]: The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.

. Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares
[36 hours old]: The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

. US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair
[39 hours old]: Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.

. Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password
[39 hours old]: The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

. Vets under corporate pressure to increase revenue, BBC told
[49 hours old]: Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money.

. Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears
[78 hours old]: Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

. The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
[76 hours old]: As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

. 'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?
[100 hours old]: Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.

. Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes
[49 hours old]: Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.

. 'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
[103 hours old]: Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[31 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[55 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

. 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
[77 hours old]: Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

. Excel: The software that's hard to quit
[127 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

. How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
[151 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[294 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[363 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[535 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[558 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[631 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[655 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[665 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[703 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
[25 hours old]: Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

. 'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me'
[25 hours old]: The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

. Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation
[42 hours old]: The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1096 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?
[1207 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
[1295 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?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[2016 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

. Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
[112 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

. The Inquiry
[142 hours old]: Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[621 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.