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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:15 12 Jan 2026
 
- Daughter of taxi driver killed in Bolton crash 'in shock'
[8 hours old]: Humayra Ali says her first thought was the fear her father must have felt before he died in Bolton.

. Potholes map rates council road repair progress
[34 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
[127 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
[45 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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and in other news ...

- 'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran
[3 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
[5 hours old]: The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.

- UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week
[3 hours old]: It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

- Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House
[2 hours old]: Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.

- Tories say Zahawi peerage request turned down before defection to Reform UK
[2 hours old]: Zahawi is the latest former Conservative MP to join Nigel Farage's party, as a Tory source claims he had approached Kemi Badenoch seeking a nomination for the Lords.

- 'Miracle baby' born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25
[5 hours old]: Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

- UK not as ready as we need to be for conflict, says military chief
[5 hours old]: Sir Richard Knighton refuses to confirm the existence of a £28bn shortfall in defence spending plans.

- Labour MPs urge minister to reject Chinese mega embassy
[5 hours old]: Nine MPs raise security concerns about the proposed site, just days before the deadline for a decision.

- Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
[5 hours old]: The Gambia accuses Myanmar's leadership of carrying out "brutal and vicious violations" against the Muslim minority group.

- Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
[5 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.

- Watch: Mortuary videos show how deadly Iran crackdown has become
[6 hours old]: BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran.


- Referee and student among hundreds killed
[10 hours old]: More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says.

- Why are there protests and what has Trump said about US action?
[6 hours old]: Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed, as days of large demonstrations threaten the regime. Here's what you need to know.

- Watch: What we know about the crackdown
[6 hours old]: The BBC's diplomatic correspondent, Caroline Hawley, looks into the latest events unfolding in Iran.


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

- Former Conservatives joining Reform is not without risk for Farage
[4 hours old]: Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is the latest - and most senior - figure to defect to Reform UK.

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

- Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche
[12 hours old]: Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

- Police to no longer have routine access to rape victims' counselling notes
[1 hours old]: Requests to access victims' personal records can only be granted when necessary and proportionate, under new guidance.

- Manager Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after eight months
[5 hours old]: Xabi Alonso leaves his position as Real Madrid manager after less than eight months in charge as former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa is appointed as replacement.



* Four NHS trusts declare critical incidents over high demand
[1 hours old]: The NHS trusts in Surrey, Kent and Sussex cite increased flu and norovirus cases, and staff sickness.

- The Sadiq Khan Interview
[4 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?
[3 hours old]: And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

- Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid
[3 hours old]: After Xabi Alonso's departure as Real Madrid manager, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks into where it all went wrong.

- Is Carrick the right man for Man Utd?
[4 hours old]: Michael Carrick is favourite to be named Man United's next interim manager. Simon Stone assesses if he is the right fit for the job.

- Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round - see full draw
[4 hours old]: Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.

* Spurs set to beat Villa to £35m Gallagher
[1 hours old]: Tottenham expect to complete a 40m euros (£35m) deal for former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher after moving ahead of Aston Villa in the race for the England international's signature.

- Koepka to make PGA return in January under new scheme
[2 hours old]: Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make his comeback on the PGA Tour in January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf.

* Allen too good for Williams at Masters, Zhao also through
[1 hours old]: Northern Ireland's Mark Allen wins five frames in a row as he comes from behind to defeat Wales' Mark Williams on day two of the 2026 Masters.

* Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
[0 hours old]: Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.

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

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

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

- Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
[10 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
[4 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
[7 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
[7 hours old]: The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

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

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and in other older news ...

. Hailee Steinfeld's bump and Jessie Buckley's blue dress - Golden Globes red carpet photos
[20 hours old]: Ariana Grande, Hailee Steinfeld and Paul Mescal were among the stars pictured ahead of the ceremony.

. Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don't need to be in hospital
[23 hours old]: The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system, co-ordination - and whether some patients are over-treated

. Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient
[23 hours old]: Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.

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

. Huge Roman villa uncovered under popular park in ‘amazing discovery’
[17 hours old]: The largest Roman villa ever found in Wales lies less than a metre under Margam Country Park.

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[6177 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[23 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

. Vets under corporate pressure to increase revenue, BBC told
[17 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
[46 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?
[44 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?
[68 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
[17 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
[71 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'
[59 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'
[50 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
[75 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
[83 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'
[77 hours old]: The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

. US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid
[76 hours old]: Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.

. Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
[103 hours old]: The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.

. Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes
[89 hours old]: It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.

. Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer
[111 hours old]: Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.

. 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
[45 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
[95 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
[119 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[331 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
[503 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
[526 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?
[599 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?
[623 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
[632 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
[671 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1064 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?
[1175 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
[1263 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
[1984 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'
[80 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

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

. Retailers Using AI to Catch Shoplifters
[183 hours old]: BBC's Jim Connolly puts the technology to the test at an independent Post Office

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