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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 13:15 18 Mar 2026
 
. Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier
[37 hours old]: There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.

. Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
[48 hours old]: The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

. Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
[89 hours old]: The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1596 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
[2077 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 ...

* Senegal say 'fight is far from over' after Africa Cup of Nations win overturned
[0 hours old]: The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

- Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
[4 hours old]: The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

* MSP rules out reintroducing assisted dying bill after election
[0 hours old]: Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill.

- Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
[5 hours old]: In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.

- Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
[13 hours old]: The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

- Adoption system leaves too many parents isolated, government admits after BBC investigation
[7 hours old]: The children and families minister for England apologises to families who have received "support from services that isn't good enough".

* Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids
[1 hours old]: They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

- Temperatures forecast to reach 20C in warmest day of the year so far
[5 hours old]: Temperatures are on the rise again and it will feel like spring has returned.

- People don't need to buy a vaccine, health secretary says
[1 hours old]: Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak, from Wednesday.

- What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
[2 hours old]: Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

- Was response to outbreak too slow?
[4 hours old]: Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

- Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
[11 hours old]: Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

- Woman who learned to walk again after 130ft fall meets 'incredible' rescuers
[4 hours old]: Leah Matthews has been reunited with the teams who saved her from a gorge in Waterfall Country.

- Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
[10 hours old]: The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

- 'It's not a waste of time' - young people defend the humble gap year
[7 hours old]: Gwen and Mia are among thousands of young people each year who opt to take a gap year before university

- Mean Girls actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'
[9 hours old]: Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

- I've applied for 500 jobs in two months since graduating
[7 hours old]: Charlotte Briggs has applied for hundreds of jobs and cannot find work, despite achieving a 2:1 degree.

- Has the military's investigative crime unit improved justice for sex assault victims?
[7 hours old]: The Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) removes the complaints process from the chain of command.

- Israel strikes and destroys building in heart of Beirut
[4 hours old]: There are no known casualties so far from the strike near downtown, as Israel said it targeted a building affiliated with Hezbollah.

- Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
[13 hours old]: Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

- Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
[8 hours old]: Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

- Trump says Nato making 'foolish mistake' over Iran
[12 hours old]: The US president expresses frustration that US allies are not helping secure the Strait of Hormuz.

* King greets Nigerian president for first UK state visit in 37 years
[0 hours old]: President Tinubu was also met by the Prince and Princess of Wales at a luxury spa hotel in Windsor.

* Prosecution asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in Norway rape trial
[0 hours old]: Prosecutors in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby argue he should be found guilty of 39 of the 40 charges he is accused of.

- US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America
[2 hours old]: Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

* Ex-MP Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences
[0 hours old]: The former MP for Reigate is charged after police searches of his home in Horley, Surrey in 2023.

- Two teenagers missing after car enters river
[1 hours old]: Police divers are searching for a male and a female who are unaccounted for.

- Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers
[3 hours old]: The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

- Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law
[11 hours old]: Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.

* Senegal government alleges corruption after Morocco awarded Afcon title
[0 hours old]: The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

* Afcon final chaos - key questions answered
[0 hours old]: Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.

- Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern
[3 hours old]: Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or?

- Dubai withdrawal criticism ridiculous - Sabalenka
[5 hours old]: World number one Aryna Sabalenka dismisses criticism of her late withdrawal from the Dubai Championships and says she may not play at the tournament again.

- Bolton bids to host 'biggest ever' Ryder Cup
[1 hours old]: Greater Manchester's mayor hopes funding infrastructure could strengthen Bolton's bid.

- The 'anti-Lamine' backed to be one of best in world
[7 hours old]: Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall renews hostilities with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday night and team-mate Kieran Trippier believes he has "all the attributes to be one of the best left-backs in the world".

* Chelsea punisment 'lenient' - ex-Blues exec Purslow
[0 hours old]: Former Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says Premier League has been "extremely lenient" in its punishment of Chelsea.

* Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
[0 hours old]: A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

- Have the 30 hours of funded childcare brought down costs for parents?
[5 hours old]: Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

- From £12 to £1,000: how much is a prom dress really worth?
[7 hours old]: Some families are splashing out hundreds on a school prom outfit - but many will only be worn once.

- New community food store helps lower food bills
[7 hours old]: The community grocery store in Crewe aims to bridge the gap between food banks and supermarkets.

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and in other older news ...

. Woman describes her symptoms before being rushed to hospital
[18 hours old]: Speaking from her hospital bed, the 21-year-old woman said her symptoms included a headache, hot and cold sweats, achey bones and vomiting.

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. Starmer Turns His Attention To Ukraine (Or Tries To)
[16 hours old]: Zelenksy comes to parliament, as Trump hits out at Starmer (again).

. The Global Story: How does war affect a child’s brain?
[27 hours old]: Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.

. Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
[19 hours old]: The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

. Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
[26 hours old]: Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

. Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
[24 hours old]: It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[37 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China
[27 hours old]: The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives

. Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout
[27 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

. More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley
[24 hours old]: The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.

. AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'
[37 hours old]: The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.

. Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk
[29 hours old]: The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.

. Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them
[40 hours old]: Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.

. Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
[40 hours old]: The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

. Bank of America settles over Epstein claims
[44 hours old]: The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking.

. Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation
[49 hours old]: Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

. Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
[29 hours old]: It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

. Companies offered £3,000 to hire jobless under-24s
[48 hours old]: It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.

. Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to run
[55 hours old]: The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.

. Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
[84 hours old]: Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

. Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
[65 hours old]: The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

. We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
[73 hours old]: Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

. How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[47 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. 'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
[85 hours old]: Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

. She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
[109 hours old]: A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[61 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[133 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[117 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[122 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[157 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[127 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[170 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[205 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[229 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[301 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[325 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[367 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[390 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[469 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[493 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2614 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?
[2725 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
[2813 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?

. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[117 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

. Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[139 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

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[149 hours old]: How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories