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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 14:55 13 Jan 2026
 
* New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
[0 hours old]: Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

. Potholes map rates council road repair progress
[50 hours old]: Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[143 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
[61 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?


and in other news ...

- Decision time for Trump on Iran but what does he ultimately want?
[10 hours old]: As Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests continue, the US president is considering how best to respond.

- Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour colleagues
[2 hours old]: The health secretary warns a growing "excuses culture" is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank.

* Red Arrows get first woman leader
[1 hours old]: Wing Cdr Sasha Nash says it is the "opportunity of a lifetime" and hopes to inspire others.

* World central banks 'stand in solidarity' with Fed chair after US threatens criminal charges
[0 hours old]: Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

* Hundreds from Met Police declare Freemasons links
[1 hours old]: Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December.

* Man jailed for killing golfer after police pursuit
[1 hours old]: The van was driven on to a golf course where mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry was hit by it.

* Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5
[0 hours old]: The law would create a new legal duty on public bodies to tell the truth during investigations.

- What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
[1 hours old]: Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

- I spent months trying to find out if boosting my gut health could help me age better
[5 hours old]: Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

- Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre
[15 hours old]: The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

- 'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line
[14 hours old]: Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.

- Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums
[14 hours old]: More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

- How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author
[8 hours old]: Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.

- BTS fans ready as K-pop stars prepare for massive comeback
[6 hours old]: The world's biggest boy band are due to reveal their 2026 tour dates - why is it causing so much excitement?

- Le Pen hopeful appeal will allow her to run for French president
[2 hours old]: An appeal by France's far-right leader begins against a ruling banning her from running for public office for five years.

- Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri
[2 hours old]: Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers - but reflects Apple's failure to develop its own AI tools.

- Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon
[2 hours old]: Yoon is accused of leading an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in 2024.

- Harry Styles teases fourth album with cryptic posters
[5 hours old]: The posters bear the message "we belong together", superimposed over a photo of fans taken during his last world tour.

- BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit
[1 hours old]: Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.

- Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing Epstein friendship
[7 hours old]: The former ambassador apologises "unequivocally" for maintaining links with Epstein after 2008 conviction

- Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits
[3 hours old]: Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a "deadly corridor crisis" in the NHS.

- Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant
[4 hours old]: Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two.

* England do not have drinking problem - Broad
[1 hours old]: Former England seamer Stuart Broad says the current team do not have a drinking problem despite a series of incidents involving alcohol this winter.

* Prescod 'not taking drugs' for Enhanced Games
[1 hours old]: Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod says he will not take performance-enhancing drugs despite signing up for May's controversial Enhanced Games.

- VAR errors increase: Each of the 13 mistakes so far this season
[8 hours old]: The Premier League's KMI Panel makes judgements on every key decisions. Here's what they say the VAR has got wrong.

- 'Doesn't matter if you're 18 or 35' - Edwards embraces England's future
[7 hours old]: England coach Charlotte Edwards backs her experienced core after her first year in the job but challenges the next generation to take their places.

- UK Sport eyeing record Winter Olympics medal haul
[1 hours old]: UK Sport believes Team GB could win a record-breaking eight medals at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

* World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
[0 hours old]: Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

- Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
[4 hours old]: The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".

- Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[15 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

- X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
[11 hours old]: It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

- Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
[8 hours old]: Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

- 'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me'
[9 hours old]: The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.


and in other older news ...

. 'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown
[19 hours old]: The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

. Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution
[21 hours old]: The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.

. Watch: How could Donald Trump respond?
[17 hours old]: The US president and his administration have threatened "very strong options" to intervene in Iran, including military action.

. What a new law and an investigation could mean for Grok AI deepfakes
[19 hours old]: Elon Musk's chatbot is under fire for altering images of women to remove their clothes without their consent.

. BBC News app
[6193 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Sadiq Khan Interview
[20 hours old]: Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.

. Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
[19 hours old]: And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

. Toby Jones presents must-see Dad's Army moments
[6043 hours old]: Watch Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward

. Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame
[65 hours old]: Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans.

. Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs
[18 hours old]: The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.

. UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts
[26 hours old]: Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.

. Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair
[26 hours old]: Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.

. Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
[21 hours old]: Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

. Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
[26 hours old]: The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.

. Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares
[19 hours old]: The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

. US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair
[23 hours old]: Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.

. Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password
[23 hours old]: The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

. Vets under corporate pressure to increase revenue, BBC told
[33 hours old]: Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money.

. Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears
[62 hours old]: Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

. The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
[60 hours old]: As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

. 'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?
[83 hours old]: Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.

. Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes
[33 hours old]: Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.

. 'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
[87 hours old]: Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.

. Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'
[75 hours old]: The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

. Trump seeks 0bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'
[66 hours old]: Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.


. EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks
[91 hours old]: Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

. Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack
[99 hours old]: Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

. US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal'
[93 hours old]: The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[39 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
[61 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
[111 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
[135 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[347 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
[519 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
[542 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?
[615 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?
[639 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
[648 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[687 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation
[26 hours old]: The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1079 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?
[1191 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
[1279 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
[2000 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 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
[96 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

. The Inquiry
[126 hours old]: Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[605 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.


 
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