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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:55 09 Apr 2026
 
- Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
[4 hours old]: Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

- Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II
[3 hours old]: Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.

- Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation
[4 hours old]: British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.

. Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
[29 hours old]: Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

. Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
[27 hours old]: Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

. India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief
[32 hours old]: India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[353 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
[2128 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
[2610 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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- 'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
[2 hours old]: The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

* UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
[0 hours old]: Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

* Pub thief jailed for stealing handbag with £2m Fabergé egg inside
[0 hours old]: An "opportunistic" thief is jailed for stealing a handbag from a pub that happened to contain a £2.2m Fabergé egg.

- Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
[8 hours old]: One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

- Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
[4 hours old]: Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

* Man jailed after grooming girl he met on gaming platform Roblox
[1 hours old]: Carlo Tritta, now aged 19, encouraged the teenage girl to send sexually explicit images of herself.

* OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
[1 hours old]: The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

- Hundreds of dogs found crammed in living room 'doing really well', says RSPCA
[6 hours old]: The charity says many of the animals found at the home in January were in a poor condition with "matted and crusted coats" that required treatment.

- Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry
[4 hours old]: The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.

- Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over use of her name
[2 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

- Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
[4 hours old]: Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.

* Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
[0 hours old]: Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

- Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
[4 hours old]: Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.

- BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
[10 hours old]: At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

- BTS battle torrential rain to kick off bn world tour
[4 hours old]: The K-Pop band are battered by the elements as they launch their marathon world tour in Goyang.

- 'I want my heart attack story to inspire people to live life'
[12 hours old]: Faith Harrison survived a seven-hour heart attack at the age of 22.

- He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case
[9 hours old]: Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, scholars say.

- Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners
[2 hours old]: Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

- French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess
[3 hours old]: Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

- Woman killed sister and snatched Rolex, court told
[2 hours old]: Nancy Pexton, 69, denies murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward and stealing her Rolex.

- Britain's 'most beautiful coin' sold for £110,000
[5 hours old]: Fewer than 300 of the gold "Una and the Lion" coins were produced, with one found in a Bangor estate.

- US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility
[3 hours old]: The proposed new rule would end decades of mandatory self-registration for Selective Service in the US.

- Lidl begins building its first ever pub
[6 hours old]: The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

* Robertson to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
[0 hours old]: Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season when his contract expires in the summer, the club has announced.

- Arsenal's big summer - Arteta contract, £100m for Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly
[2 hours old]: Whatever happens this season, Arsenal are facing some big decisions in the summer over Mikel Arteta's contract and their transfer moves.

* Transgender women banned from women's PDC darts
[0 hours old]: The Darts Regulation Authority bans transgender women from competing in its women's events with immediate effect.

- Cardoso takes record nine wickets in T20 international
[4 hours old]: Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho.

- New Zealand rider Watts banned for mid-race punch
[2 hours old]: New Zealander cyclist Kiaan Watts is banned for 25 days by cycling's global governing body after he punched a fellow rider in the head during a race last month.

- Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
[2 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

- UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
[9 hours old]: Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

- Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
[6 hours old]: UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

- How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[11 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

- The food waste 'saints' feeding city's children
[12 hours old]: Janet Leng and Marian Hodgson volunteer at I Am Reusable food bank and redistribute food to schools.

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and in other older news ...

. Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
[19 hours old]: From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

. 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
[18 hours old]: Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

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. Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
[24 hours old]: Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

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

. Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
[28 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

. UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
[30 hours old]: Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

. Music giant Universal gets bn takeover offer
[32 hours old]: The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

. Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
[54 hours old]: The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

. Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
[59 hours old]: The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

. Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities
[45 hours old]: Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.

. Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
[45 hours old]: The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

. Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
[66 hours old]: Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

. OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
[54 hours old]: The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

. Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount
[55 hours old]: Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.

. India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
[64 hours old]: India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.

. Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
[91 hours old]: Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

. 'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns
[83 hours old]: The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.

. How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
[92 hours old]: The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

. Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
[94 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

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

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[66 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

. Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
[90 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[234 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[259 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[224 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[330 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[354 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[401 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
[420 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
[426 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
[449 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
[472 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
[497 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
[521 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Government profiting from rising costs 'not right'
[27 hours old]: The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

. Councils working on policy for heating oil support
[28 hours old]: A new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[299 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
[498 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[31 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[169 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[170 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[330 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[331 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.