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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 22:15 15 Jan 2026
 
- Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets
[4 hours old]: Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.

- Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report says
[9 hours old]: An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.

. Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
[30 hours old]: Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

. Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism
[28 hours old]: The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.



. New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
[53 hours old]: Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[198 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
[117 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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- Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Tories
[1 hours old]: The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.

* Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
[0 hours old]: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she "presented" her Nobel medal to Trump, but did not say whether he accepted it.

- Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told
[2 hours old]: Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.

- Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says
[3 hours old]: Cyane Panine, 24, died in the Crans Montana fire that is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam on the ceiling alight.

* Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland
[0 hours old]: The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

- Edinburgh & Leeds to host Tour de France starts in 2027
[4 hours old]: Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".

- US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea
[2 hours old]: The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.

- Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO over unfair dismissal
[7 hours old]: Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it "was never about the money."

- Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England
[5 hours old]: The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.

- Health and safety rules 'don't really apply' to Michelin restaurants, says food critic
[5 hours old]: The restaurant critic says inspectors should "modernise" after Ynyshir recieved a one-out-of-five hygiene rating.

- Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse
[3 hours old]: The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.

- What happens in space during a medical emergency?
[2 hours old]: BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.

- Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia, says Cooper
[4 hours old]: The foreign secretary called on allies to "double down" and unite around the shared threat of Russian aggression.

- Robert Jenrick: Teenage Tory to Reform recruit
[4 hours old]: The ex-minister has joined Nigel Farage's party after his dramatic sacking from the shadow cabinet.

- World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winner revealed
[11 hours old]: BBC Sport and the World Sport Photography Awards present a selection of the world's finest sporting images from this year's competition.

- Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title
[5 hours old]: The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.

- Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s
[9 hours old]: Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.

- New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
[9 hours old]: Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.

- 'The abuse should never have happened' - victims react as X stops Grok AI editing images of real people
[6 hours old]: Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.

- No 10 no longer has confidence in police chief
[4 hours old]: Chief Constable Craig Guildford is facing calls to resign or be sacked by senior politicians.

- TikTok star who avoided court will not repay full extradition costs
[9 hours old]: Harrison Sullivan will not have to pay the full cost of the jet that police chartered to arrest him.

- Jenrick Joins Reform!
[2 hours old]: Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.

- How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa
[12 hours old]: The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa

- After agony in Morocco, what's next for Salah with club and country?
[4 hours old]: What does Mohamed Salah's future hold for Liverpool and Egypt after their Afcon disappointment?

- Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel
[2 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.

- LIV 'haven't signed anyone who moves the needle' - McIlroy
[2 hours old]: Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.



* World champion Littler beats veteran Lim in Bahrain
[1 hours old]: World champion Luke Littler brushes aside veteran Paul Lim 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Bahrain Masters.

- England face prop shortage as Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations
[7 hours old]: England's front-row stocks take a hit as prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is ruled out of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.

- UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts
[11 hours old]: The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.

* US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge
[0 hours old]: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.

- X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
[6 hours old]: Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.

- Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water
[6 hours old]: Anger is high after thousands of customers in Kent and Sussex have experienced days of water chaos.

- 'My home was uninhabitable' - residents reveal 'botched' work after energy firm folds
[12 hours old]: A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life.

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and in other older news ...

. Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind Afghan internet shutdown
[16 hours old]: The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

. Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive
[21 hours old]: The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.

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. Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims
[16 hours old]: Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.

. 'We don't need a sticking plaster', say pub owners
[16 hours old]: More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.

. Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
[28 hours old]: Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes

. TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
[31 hours old]: The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

. California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
[26 hours old]: The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.

. No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes
[31 hours old]: The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.

. China announces record tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
[38 hours old]: Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at .19tn as China diversified its trade.

. Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?
[39 hours old]: Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.

. UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
[34 hours old]: The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.

. US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China
[42 hours old]: Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

. Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
[31 hours old]: There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

. Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
[52 hours old]: Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

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

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

. Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
[52 hours old]: A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

. Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
[55 hours old]: The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.

. Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
[59 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".

. Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
[46 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?
[70 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
[94 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
[116 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
[166 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
[190 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[402 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
[574 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
[597 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?
[670 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?
[694 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
[704 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
[742 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Food bank relaunches expanded service after flood
[16 hours old]: Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.

. Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees'
[16 hours old]: Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.

. Shop for small businesses shuts after low sales
[29 hours old]: The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.

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

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

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1135 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?
[1246 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
[1334 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
[2055 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'
[151 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

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

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