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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 15:15 13 Dec 2025
 
. Gatwick Airport drop-off charge rises to £10
[22 hours old]: Drop-off fees will rise from £7 to £10 at the West Sussex airport from 6 January.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[447 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

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and in other news ...

* Andrew will not face police action over bodyguard claim
[0 hours old]: The allegations, first reported in October, said he tried to obtain personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection.

* Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions
[0 hours old]: Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.

- King praised for 'powerful' message on early cancer detection
[4 hours old]: The King says an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.

* BMA warns of flu 'scaremongering' ahead of doctor strikes
[0 hours old]: The health secretary should focus on offering a deal instead of "scaremongering the public", the BMA says.

- Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India
[3 hours old]: The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

- Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
[15 hours old]: The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?

- Men arrested after village Christmas tree cut down
[6 hours old]: Police say they are in the process of charging one man with criminal damage after the tree was felled.

- Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
[15 hours old]: Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

- Luigi Mangione was back in court this week. What did we learn?
[14 hours old]: Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

- Why Jane Austen's characters are still so relatable
[1 hours old]: Ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, The Other Bennet Sister cast reflects on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.


- The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight
[15 hours old]: The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

- A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life
[14 hours old]: Writer Annie Ernaux - whose work fearlessly examines her own life - went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

- Migrant Channel crossings resume after four-week gap
[2 hours old]: The 28-day stretch with no arrivals was the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years.

- One million households without power in Ukraine after Russia attacks energy grid
[2 hours old]: The latest overnight attacks come as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to hold more talks with Ukraine's president.

- Avatar composer reveals secrets behind the soundtrack
[14 hours old]: Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

- Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues
[2 hours old]: It comes despite US President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to a ceasefire deal.

- Police investigate after £4.6m college sold for £1
[8 hours old]: Peterborough City Council officers have concerns over the sale of a building used by City College.

- Six injured as house explodes in California
[11 hours old]: A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.

- Young care leaver facing homelessness was 'left to own devices'
[14 hours old]: A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows.

- As the US targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support
[14 hours old]: Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

- Terminally ill mum gets thousands of cards for her last Christmas after plea
[8 hours old]: Clare Jones gets thousands of cards after a plea to make her last Christmas "special" goes viral.

- Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
[13 hours old]: The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

- Salah named on Liverpool bench for Brighton game
[1 hours old]: Mohamed Salah is named on Liverpool's bench for their Premier League game against Brighton.

- 'Noosa, Noosa, Noosa' - England's Ashes break ends
[7 hours old]: England leave their Ashes break in Noosa and will resume training on Sunday before the crucial third Test in Adelaide.

- No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest
[5 hours old]: The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget.

- Christmas gifts wrapped and sent out for children
[7 hours old]: More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

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and in other older news ...

. Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
[18 hours old]: Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

. Darts world champion says she 'blubbered like a child' after win
[80 hours old]: Deta Hedman is crowned world champion for the first time in a career spanning five decades.

. How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up
[80 hours old]: When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.

. IVF podcasters 'thrilled' to win audio award
[81 hours old]: Becky and Ben Saer say they are thrilled with an APA award for their podcast on fertility treatment.

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. Is Flu Different This Winter?
[44 hours old]: The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

. How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
[43 hours old]: And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
[417 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

. Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
[182 hours old]: Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

. EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine
[20 hours old]: After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.

. UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
[27 hours old]: The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

. Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls
[27 hours old]: The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

. Lululemon boss to step down early next year
[28 hours old]: Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.

. Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?
[33 hours old]: The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

. Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal
[27 hours old]: The bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

. Honesty box 'helps us thank our generous community'
[24 hours old]: A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.

. Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
[24 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

. 'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
[33 hours old]: A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.

. Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs
[39 hours old]: It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.

. 'No empty shelves at Christmas' as Guinness workers strike
[30 hours old]: About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.

. Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech
[38 hours old]: UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

. Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' bn stablecoin crash
[39 hours old]: In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.

. Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
[53 hours old]: Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

. UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
[52 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.

. Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat
[49 hours old]: It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

. Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears
[47 hours old]: The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.

. Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say
[43 hours old]: Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.

. The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
[63 hours old]: Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

. 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
[49 hours old]: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

. Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
[57 hours old]: The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

. Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station
[50 hours old]: The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.

. Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
[56 hours old]: The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

. Trump launches m 'gold card' immigration visas
[62 hours old]: The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[39 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[134 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[135 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[159 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[95 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[231 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[246 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[279 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[278 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[303 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[399 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[471 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[543 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[689 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[600 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. Crafters warn of imported 'tat' at festive fairs
[24 hours old]: Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as 'handmade' items.

. 'We fundraised all year so our kids could experience a panto'
[32 hours old]: Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.

. Food parcels help thousands at Christmas
[33 hours old]: A charity is ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas to help tackle food poverty.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[336 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?
[447 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
[535 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
[1256 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

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1443 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
[50 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[193 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[344 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[363 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[365 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.