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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 14:55 03 Feb 2026
 
* Light aircraft crashes 'with two on board'
[0 hours old]: A parachute canopy was later seen caught on a nearby pylon following the crash in Greater Manchester.

. Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?
[25 hours old]: Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

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

. Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans
[159 hours old]: The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.


and in other news ...

- Sarah Ferguson's charity to close days after new Epstein revelations
[13 hours old]: Sarah's Trust announced it was shutting "for the foreseeable future" after "some months" of discussion.

- 'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
[1 hours old]: Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

* X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
[1 hours old]: Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.

* Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family
[0 hours old]: Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

- UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns
[14 hours old]: Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.

* Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'
[1 hours old]: The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.

- Russia hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow' so far this year
[1 hours old]: The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

- Red flags missed before 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose's murder, says family
[3 hours old]: Harvey Willgoose's family say they believe he would "100%" be alive if his school had acted sooner.

- One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline
[3 hours old]: The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.

- Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
[5 hours old]: The couple previously argued that a House committee's demands were invalid. It is not clear when they will testify.

- Andrew under pressure to give evidence to US authorities
[5 hours old]: There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.

- Like a screwdriver in my face - life with 'the world's most painful known medical condition'
[8 hours old]: Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.

- The shanties in a Lagos lagoon bulldozed and burnt by authorities
[14 hours old]: Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

- Final moments of Steve Wright's first victim - and the 26-year wait for justice
[8 hours old]: The mystery of the teenager's murderer is finally solved by serial killer Wright's admission.

- Victim of 'Celtic Curse' spent years blaming herself for poor health
[2 hours old]: Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.

- 'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival
[14 hours old]: BBC research finds 40% of accredited zoos and aquariums raised financial concerns since 2022.



- Adolescence co-creator on 'remarkably tender' Lord of the Flies adaptation
[14 hours old]: Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

- What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?
[7 hours old]: Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched.

- Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters
[9 hours old]: The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.

- Boy arrested over pregnant woman e-bike hit-and-run
[4 hours old]: The woman later gave birth to a baby who remains in a serious condition in hospital.

- Woman prisoners 'treated as pawns' by Scottish government, court told
[2 hours old]: The campaign group For Women Scotland is challenging the guidance which helps decide which prisons trans people are held in.

- BTS comeback show and documentary to be on Netflix
[2 hours old]: Next month, Netflix will stream the K-Pop superband's first performance since their reunion.

- China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
[12 hours old]: It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.

- Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
[5 hours old]: Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than tn - will be an "innovation engine".

- EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
[3 hours old]: Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

* The talented playmaker no-one seems to want
[1 hours old]: Harvey Elliott is one of England's most gifted young players - but neither Aston Villa or Liverpool appear to rate the midfielder.

- MCC changes Laws of Cricket to permit previously 'illegal' bats
[4 hours old]: Changes are to be made to the Laws of Cricket to permit bats previously deemed illegal in an effort to make the game affordable for amateur players.

- Palace accused of 'messing' with McNeil mental health
[4 hours old]: Dwight McNeil's partner criticises Crystal Palace for "messing" with his mental health after the collapse of his transfer from Everton.

- Five sets for women? More entertainment? What next for 'Glastonbury of tennis'?
[8 hours old]: Once dubbed the 'Happy Slam' by Roger Federer, the innovative Australian Open has gone from strength to strength - but there have been signs of discontent.

* Williams boss Vowles 'not concerned at all' at missing test
[0 hours old]: Williams team principal James Vowles says he is "not concerned at all" about missing the first pre-season test last week.

* Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
[0 hours old]: The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

- Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal
[2 hours old]: The company said the two brands reflect the consumer's switch from alcoholic beverages to "adult soft drinks".

- The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
[14 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

- No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator
[1 hours old]: The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.

- Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal
[8 hours old]: Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

- Fears over impact if free car parking removed
[8 hours old]: Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks.


and in other older news ...

. What do emails between Mandelson and Epstein say?
[16 hours old]: Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

. BBC News app
[6696 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
[16 hours old]: Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.

. Americanswers… On 5 Live! Do the new Epstein files "absolve" Trump?
[20 hours old]: And why is the president threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah over an Epstein joke?

. Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices
[22 hours old]: Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

. Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits
[21 hours old]: The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.

. Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
[25 hours old]: The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.

. Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death
[22 hours old]: Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

. Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
[38 hours old]: Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

. Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high
[19 hours old]: Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

. French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
[48 hours old]: The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

. Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers
[47 hours old]: The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

. What's going on with the price of gold?
[27 hours old]: Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

. Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
[84 hours old]: More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

. US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show
[66 hours old]: The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

. Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
[84 hours old]: Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

. Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
[94 hours old]: The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

. Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit
[88 hours old]: The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

. 'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close
[96 hours old]: The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

. Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
[99 hours old]: The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[62 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

. Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
[53 hours old]: India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

. Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
[110 hours old]: Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

. Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
[88 hours old]: Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

. 'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
[134 hours old]: How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

. Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
[182 hours old]: India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

. Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
[200 hours old]: Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

. Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
[266 hours old]: Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

. AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
[278 hours old]: The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

. How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
[302 hours old]: The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

. Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
[316 hours old]: The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

. Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
[350 hours old]: A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

. The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get
[26 hours old]: Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales' most deprived areas.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1583 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?
[1694 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
[1782 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
[2503 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

. How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business
[97 hours old]: Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.

. The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates
[128 hours old]: Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.

. Good Bad Billionaire
[205 hours old]: How Gymshark's Ben Francis went from pizza delivery boy to the UK’s youngest billionaire

. 1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
[261 hours old]: Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.


 
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