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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:15 19 Jan 2026
 
- Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash
[1 hours old]: Pedro Sanchez announces three days of mourning after at least 40 people died in Sunday's collision in southern Spain.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[295 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
[213 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 ...

- Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
[1 hours old]: Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said the bloc has "no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground".

- Steve Rosenberg: Russia gloats over Greenland tensions
[6 hours old]: The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.

* I do not want to reconcile with my family, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
[0 hours old]: Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.

* UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
[0 hours old]: The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

- Badenoch warns Tory MPs against plotting and psychodrama
[5 hours old]: All 116 Tory MPs have been ordered to a meeting on Monday night, after Nigel Farage imposed a deadline on further defections.

- Harry says he was made 'paranoid' by Daily Mail publisher's 'unlawful' actions
[5 hours old]: The prince is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed "grave breaches of privacy".

* Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
[0 hours old]: The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

- Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
[5 hours old]: One of the giants of 20th century fashion, his creations were worn by celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow.

- Zootropolis 2 becomes Hollywood's biggest animated film ever
[12 hours old]: The film has overtaken the previous record holder, Inside Out 2, after making .7bn (£1.3bn) worldwide.

- Traitors star Jessie 'on a high' after raising stammer awareness
[4 hours old]: The hair stylist hopes to continue to break down barriers after she won many hearts on the reality show.

- Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days
[13 hours old]: In three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten.

- Trump ties issue to Nobel Prize in message to Norway's leader
[3 hours old]: The US president insists Norway controls who gets the coveted prize, while the Norwegian government says it has nothing to do with the decision.

- Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to his strategy and picks his words carefully
[7 hours old]: The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.

- How could Europe respond to tariffs threat?
[9 hours old]: Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

* Trade war in no-one's interest, says Starmer
[0 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".

- Jacob Alon crowned Brits Critics' Choice winner
[4 hours old]: The Scottish folk singer edges out Sienna Spiro and Rose Gray to claim the prestigious prize.

- Five easy ways to find joy in January
[10 hours old]: It might be the most miserable time of the year but there are some simple things you can do to improve your mood.

- Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
[12 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

- Watchdog investigates West Midlands Police over Israeli fan ban
[4 hours old]: Independent Office for Police Conduct opens an inquiry into the conduct of the West Midlands force.

- Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat
[5 hours old]: Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.

- Is there more snow and ice on the way?
[10 hours old]: Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the likelihood of snow and ice returning to parts of the UK later this month.

- Trump: “I No Longer Feel An Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace”
[2 hours old]: European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.

- Is a Panenka ever the right choice for a penalty?
[8 hours old]: Following Morocco's last-minute spot-kick miss in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport asks if a Panenka is ever the right choice for a penalty.

- Man Utd's complicated relationship with Class of 92
[1 hours old]: Manchester United and the class of 92 have a complicated relationship. But is it a problem?

- Man City sign Guehi from Palace - what will he bring?
[7 hours old]: Man City sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi for £20m - but what will the England defender add to Pep Guardiola's side?

* Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth
[0 hours old]: Teenager Charalampos Kostoulas scores a stunning overhead kick to deny Bournemouth a rare away victory in the Premier League.

- Djokovic serves up masterclass in 100th Australian Open win
[9 hours old]: Novak Djokovic delivers a serving masterclass in his 100th Australian Open victory - a straight-set first-round win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

- Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles
[6 hours old]: Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.



- Environment Secretary: South East Water boss 'should not get bonus'
[4 hours old]: Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies

- How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?
[9 hours old]: Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

- 'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
[12 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

- IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
[12 hours old]: Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.

- What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
[11 hours old]: Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

- Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?
[10 hours old]: With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.

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and in other older news ...

. How crypto criminals stole 0 million from people - often using age-old tricks
[22 hours old]: As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.

. I'm allergic to cold - anything below 12C and I break out in hives
[16 hours old]: Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".

. 'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'
[17 hours old]: A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

. China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink
[16 hours old]: Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.

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. The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
[85 hours old]: Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

. Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
[23 hours old]: Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre.

. China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs
[16 hours old]: Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.

. 'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
[16 hours old]: Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.

. British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
[45 hours old]: Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.

. Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
[40 hours old]: The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.

. Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
[39 hours old]: The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

. The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
[58 hours old]: Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

. Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
[39 hours old]: Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".

. Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?
[70 hours old]: President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.

. Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
[95 hours old]: The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

. ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
[77 hours old]: OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.

. Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
[72 hours old]: The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

. Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says
[85 hours old]: John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.

. The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed
[89 hours old]: Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

. Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
[81 hours old]: The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

. 'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms
[84 hours old]: Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.

. China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
[82 hours old]: Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

. How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
[94 hours old]: India has a 0m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

. 'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
[95 hours old]: AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

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

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[167 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
[191 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
[213 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
[263 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
[287 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[499 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
[671 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
[694 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?
[767 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?
[791 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
[801 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. 'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'
[40 hours old]: An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.

. Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
[63 hours old]: Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1232 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?
[1343 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
[1431 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
[2152 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 why you should check your tax code now
[82 hours old]: Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

. The Bottom Line
[106 hours old]: Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.

. Crossing Continents
[165 hours old]: The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?

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