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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 14:55 11 May 2026
 
- British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital
[2 hours old]: The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

- This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
[14 hours old]: It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

- The hospital taking in Britons from hantavirus-hit ship - six years after being used for Covid quarantine
[3 hours old]: The Merseyside site was last used to isolate those arriving from China at the start of the Covid pandemic.

* US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
[1 hours old]: The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.

- Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict
[2 hours old]: The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

. Major train operator to be renationalised in months
[70 hours old]: GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

. Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day
[91 hours old]: A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1117 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.


and in other news ...

* Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
[1 hours old]: Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?

- Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments
[12 hours old]: There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.

- Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
[1 hours old]: A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

- Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
[14 hours old]: With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

* Man in court after car hits five in town centre
[0 hours old]: Duane Anthony is charged with five counts of attempted murder after the incident on Saturday.

- Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
[4 hours old]: The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.

* TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
[0 hours old]: Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

- Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82
[5 hours old]: Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death.

* Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
[1 hours old]: The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.

- The summer England's World Cup 'golden generation' lost its shine, twenty years on
[14 hours old]: It was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.

- My sister spent up to £1,500 a month on alcohol from delivery apps
[14 hours old]: A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.

- British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
[2 hours old]: The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

- New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech
[1 hours old]: EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

- Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
[12 hours old]: Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.

- Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards
[13 hours old]: The hit Netflix drama wins a record four Bafta TV Awards, including one for 16-year-old Owen Cooper.

- Arctic air to sweep UK bringing midweek cold snap
[9 hours old]: Temperatures will be below the May average this week as colder air spreads in from the Arctic. Simon King explains what we should expect

- Dua Lipa sues Samsung for m over use of her image on TV boxes
[11 hours old]: The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

- West Ham set to contact referees' body over disallowed goal
[6 hours old]: West Ham will contact referees' body the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) over their disallowed equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday.

- The summer a golden generation lost its shine
[14 hours old]: The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.

* 'Legend of the club' - Mead to leave Arsenal at end of season
[1 hours old]: Arsenal describe forward Beth Mead as a "legend of the club" as they announce she is to leave at the end of the season.

- Ex-goalkeeper Martyn savours England cricket call
[4 hours old]: Former football goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is eyeing the chance to join a pantheon of Englishmen to become 'dual internationals'.

- How Flick's reshaped Barca dominated La Liga again
[7 hours old]: Hansi Flick has guided a new style of Barcelona to back-to-back La Liga titles - this is how the German coach did it.

- Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
[5 hours old]: The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.

- My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
[14 hours old]: A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.

- Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
[14 hours old]: While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

- No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
[14 hours old]: Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.

- Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce
[4 hours old]: The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.


- Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache
[8 hours old]: More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

- Council confirms £300 heating oil support
[9 hours old]: "Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.


and in other older news ...

. Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
[18 hours old]: The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.

. His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body
[18 hours old]: The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.

. BBC News app
[9024 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Electioncast: Could Catherine West Really Bring Down Keir Starmer?
[25 hours old]: The Labour MP says she’ll challenge the PM’s leadship if cabinet members don’t move first

. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
[73 hours old]: The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

. Scottish mockumentary about two brothers' Eurovision dreams
[17601 hours old]: Two Scottish brothers try to sneak into Eurovision by entering for another country.

. Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season
[18 hours old]: The most consequential decision in the history of VAR in the Premier League is played out over four minutes 11 seconds of drama at London Stadium.

. The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
[62 hours old]: Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

. US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
[71 hours old]: An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

. The companies making billions from the Iran war
[78 hours old]: Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

. US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row
[65 hours old]: The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

. South East Water boss quits after supply failures
[74 hours old]: David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

. Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
[84 hours old]: The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

. Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
[77 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

. Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
[94 hours old]: Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

. Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
[87 hours old]: Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

. World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
[82 hours old]: Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

. Morrisons supermarket in Wales fined £750k for dirty bakery
[90 hours old]: A judge said the case was not about a few rogue employees but showed serious and systemic failure.

. Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact
[100 hours old]: The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

. How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
[56 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

. How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
[53 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[111 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[158 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[255 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[279 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[327 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[350 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[422 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[447 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[430 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest'
[72 hours old]: Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

. Average house price falls by 5%, report shows
[94 hours old]: The cost of an average island property is down from almost £600,000 at the start of 2025.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[183 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[543 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1063 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
[1262 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
[102 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
[122 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.

From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

. Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
[150 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[291 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.


 
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