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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:15 23 Feb 2026
 
- Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud
[1 hours old]: The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

- Why has Alan Carr bought a castle and where is it?
[4 hours old]: The comedian has purchased a castle in the Scottish Borders which comes with 17 bedrooms and its own working railway.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[114 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[355 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

- 'It's cheaper to ship gluten-free food from the UK'
[11 hours old]: A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1048 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
[1530 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 ...

* Watch: Peter Mandelson led away by police from Camden home
[0 hours old]: The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

* At least 25 National Guards killed in violence after death of Mexican drug lord
[1 hours old]: Violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died after being captured by special forces.

* Care home boss sexually abused children for decades
[0 hours old]: A jury hears children were preyed upon by Malcolm Phillips and his assistant for more than 20 years.

* Special educational needs system to be overhauled in England
[0 hours old]: Only children with the most complex needs will be eligible for education, health and care plans from 2035.

- BBC sorry for airing racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette's at Baftas
[1 hours old]: Actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time during the award ceremony in London.

* Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of parents Rob and Michele
[0 hours old]: Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, after his parents were found dead in their Brentwood home in December.

* PinkPantheress makes history by winning Brit Award for best producer
[1 hours old]: The pop star is the first woman to be named best producer since the award was created in 1977.

* PM orders ethics investigation into minister over Labour Together claims
[1 hours old]: Josh Simons ran the think tank when it commissioned a report which investigated the background of a journalist.

- No 10 says 'nothing off the table' over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit
[2 hours old]: Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.

- Andrew charged taxpayers for massage services when envoy, claim ex-civil servants
[13 hours old]: Whistleblower former civil servants claim there was too little scrutiny of Andrew's costs as UK trade envoy.

- 'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
[1 hours old]: Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.

- 'I saw grown men cry': The 102-year-old kitman's story to be told in film
[12 hours old]: Charlie O'Leary was the Republic of Ireland kitman, but his influence extends to football across the island.

- The key changes being made to special educational needs - at a glance
[5 hours old]: The government has set out broad changes it will make to the SEND system in England in the coming years.

- Steve Rosenberg: Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects
[12 hours old]: Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

- Watch: Yosemite waterfall turns molten orange
[3 hours old]: The event occurs only in February, when the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park at just the right angle.

- 'Confront failure and fix it': Families speak ahead of Nottingham attacks inquiry
[4 hours old]: Hearings are under way at a public inquiry into attacks in Nottingham that killed three people.

- Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings
[6 hours old]: Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.

- 'Sadistic' pair behind bars for blowing up sheep
[1 hours old]: Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland beat the animal to death, then inserted fireworks in its body.

* Reform promises agency to ensure illegal migrant removals
[1 hours old]: The party's new home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be a "burning" priority for a Reform UK government.

- Teen guilty of belonging to banned neo-Nazi group
[2 hours old]: The boy, 16, is also convicted of the possession of terror documents and sharing terror publications.

- Benfica's Prestianni gets provisional one-match ban after Vinicius incident
[2 hours old]: Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni receives a provisional one-match Uefa suspension after Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr reported alleged racist abuse during last week's Champions League meeting.

* Five reasons for England's Six Nations slide
[0 hours old]: England's downturn in form has been steep and sudden. Why has their Six Nations campaign turned from Grand Slam dreams to a salvage job?

- 'We'll give them a tough time' - England face another trial by spin
[2 hours old]: With Pakistan's spinners promising to provide a "tough time", England's frequent batting weakness stand between them and a World Cup semi-final.

* I almost lost my leg after crash, says Vonn
[1 hours old]: Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her leg from the injuries she sustained in a heavy crash at the Winter Olympics - and thanks the doctor who saved her from an amputation.

- What could Mexico cartel violence mean for World Cup?
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico and the potential impact on this summer's World Cup.

- 'Closest I've felt' - Hodgkinson on breaking longest-standing world record
[6 hours old]: Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she feels "closer than ever" to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record - the longest-standing world record in athletics.

- O'Sullivan signs up for World Seniors Championship
[3 hours old]: Ronnie O'Sullivan, 50, is set to make his debut in the World Seniors Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May.

- No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit
[2 hours old]: Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.

- Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms
[5 hours old]: Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".

- When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
[5 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

- Trump vows higher tariffs on countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals
[1 hours old]: The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

- Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban
[5 hours old]: Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

- What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
[10 hours old]: After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.

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and in other older news ...

. Mescal and Abrams go official, William's 'I'm not calm' comment and other key moments
[18 hours old]: This year's Bafta Film Awards had it all... A-listers, a touch of royalty, Paddington Bear - and the sun even came out, for what felt like the first time all year.

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. Gordon Brown turns detective over Andrew
[27 hours old]: Gordon Brown has reportedly demanded a police investigation into the use of RAF bases.

. Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban
[70 hours old]: A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[18 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
[17 hours old]: More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

. The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes
[25 hours old]: Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

. 'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment
[38 hours old]: Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.

. Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
[34 hours old]: After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

. Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
[64 hours old]: As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost 0 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.

. Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?
[73 hours old]: If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

. MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
[36 hours old]: A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

. KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
[74 hours old]: Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

. Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
[78 hours old]: The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

. Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
[76 hours old]: Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

. UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
[72 hours old]: The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

. Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall
[75 hours old]: Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

. New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge
[77 hours old]: Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.

. US economy slows in final months after turbulent year
[75 hours old]: Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.

. Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
[89 hours old]: His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.

. Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner
[84 hours old]: Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.

. Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms
[89 hours old]: The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[90 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[162 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[176 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[258 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[268 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[258 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[282 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[330 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[147 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[323 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. Funding approved to reduce cold deaths
[28 hours old]: Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.

. Key social issues identified in charity report
[35 hours old]: Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients' issues.

. Rare-breed horse centre cuts back amid cost woes
[56 hours old]: The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2067 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?
[2178 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
[2266 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?

. When the retail staff can't help you
[77 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.

. Why youth unemployment is rising
[142 hours old]: Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

. File on 4 Investigates
[156 hours old]: Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?

. Why you should consider switching bank accounts
[242 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.