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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 16:55 04 Apr 2026
 
- Bus or Lime bike? New subscription heats up the race for a cheaper commute
[8 hours old]: How we travel to work in cities might be changing as e-scooter and e-bike fares become cheaper than traditional public transport.

- Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
[3 hours old]: Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.

. French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
[22 hours old]: It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[231 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
[2006 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
[2487 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 ...

- Amber wind warning issued as Storm Dave set to hit parts of UK
[2 hours old]: The Met Office said injuries or danger to life could occur as a result of flying debris.

* Fourth suspect arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack
[0 hours old]: Three men charged following the attack appeared at court this morning, and have since been remanded in custody.

- Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth
[9 hours old]: The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

- Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
[1 hours old]: A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

- Lawn mowing and power washing: Why millions are playing cathartic video games
[15 hours old]: It's been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games like PowerWash Simulator 2 become so popular?

- What not to say to a friend who is struggling to conceive
[15 hours old]: People struggling to conceive say friends and family often make well-meaning but insensitive comments about their infertility.

- Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member
[5 hours old]: A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.

- What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran
[4 hours old]: US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.

- Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools
[6 hours old]: NASUWT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.

- Trump seeks 2m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison
[6 hours old]: Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".

* Two arrested after boy killed and two hurt in crash
[0 hours old]: Police say a vehicle collided with three teenagers, two riding a bike and another on a scooter.

* Oxford women and Cambridge men win Boat Races
[1 hours old]: Cambridge Men make it four in a row on the Thames as Oxford Women win their first Boat Race since 2016.

- Five Met Police officers taken off duty after bag of weapons is left in the street
[9 hours old]: A member of the public found the bag containing guns and a Taser on a south London street.

- Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa
[4 hours old]: Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.

- World's only full-scale Jaws boat replica to open
[3 hours old]: The vessel took two years to build and will be filled with replica props from Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic film.

- 'Shell of a fighter' - Chisora v Wilder predictions
[10 hours old]: Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight battle between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder.

- 'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase
[10 hours old]: The four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence.

- Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle
[5 hours old]: Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.

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and in other older news ...

. State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when
[16 hours old]: The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

. After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
[16 hours old]: Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

. Unanswered questions remain after Australia's most wanted fugitive killed in standoff
[20 hours old]: Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.

. Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
[26 hours old]: Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

. As oil and gas prices spiral, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer
[16 hours old]: As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

. Starmer's cost-of-living adviser calls for fuel duty cut extension
[18 hours old]: Lord Walker suggests the government should keep the 5p cut in place due to increased costs caused by war in the Middle East.

. Five-hour rescue saves cat missing for 4 years
[82 hours old]: RSPCA, vets and firefighters free cat from tight space to discover Alfie had been missing in 2022.

. 'I haven't played Wordle since the day I sold it' says game's Welsh creator
[118 hours old]: Josh Wardle created Wordle to keep his girlfriend entertained during the Covid lockdowns.

. 'I started running at 70 after daughter's death'
[58 hours old]: A 74-year-old grandfather is set to run three marathons in 14 days in memory of his daughter.

. Highland cows moved over viral TikTok visitor surge
[106 hours old]: The cows have been moved from Hothfield Heathland after unheeded warnings, Kent Wildlife Trust says.

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. NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)
[47 hours old]: Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[106 hours old]: Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams

. 'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories
[40 hours old]: Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.

. US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
[26 hours old]: Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

. M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
[18 hours old]: Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

. Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes
[41 hours old]: The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
[54 hours old]: Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

. A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy
[54 hours old]: US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

. Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal
[41 hours old]: The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.

. Petrol and diesel prices see biggest rise on record in March
[56 hours old]: The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.

. JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack
[47 hours old]: Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.

. Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth trillion with planned public listing
[56 hours old]: The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

. Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
[79 hours old]: The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

. Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners
[77 hours old]: Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.


. Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
[79 hours old]: The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

. Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact
[74 hours old]: Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

. From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
[88 hours old]: A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

. Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs
[78 hours old]: Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.

. IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO
[81 hours old]: The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.

. Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle
[80 hours old]: It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.

. Oil briefly falls below 0 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge
[79 hours old]: European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon".

. Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
[89 hours old]: Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

. Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
[89 hours old]: The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.

. 'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
[101 hours old]: Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

. Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
[102 hours old]: The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

. US petrol price tops for first time since 2022
[94 hours old]: The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[112 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
[136 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?
[102 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
[207 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
[231 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[279 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
[297 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
[303 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
[326 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
[349 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
[375 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
[399 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?
[447 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
[471 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?
[543 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?
[527 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. No jet fuel shortage for '4 to 6 weeks' - airline
[24 hours old]: No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[47 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
[48 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
[49 hours old]: The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[177 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
[375 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[207 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?
[209 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.