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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 00:15 25 Mar 2026
 
- What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia
[3 hours old]: BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

. HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
[31 hours old]: The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1751 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
[2232 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?


and in other news ...

- Lyse Doucet: Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely
[6 hours old]: President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.

* Meta told to pay 5m for misleading users over child safety
[1 hours old]: The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

- Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'
[8 hours old]: The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

- Premier League great Salah will leave lifetime of memories
[3 hours old]: Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as an all-time great and iconic Premier League figure, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period
[2 hours old]: Cities across Ukraine were hit, with local officials reporting at least eight people killed and dozens injured.

- 'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling
[6 hours old]: The TV dating coach is remembered as "a radiant, shining light" following her death at the age of 54.

- Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
[1 hours old]: The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

- Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named
[3 hours old]: Investigators released details from the final three minutes of cockpit and tower communications, which showed controllers cleared both the plane and a fire truck to cross the runway.

- Reform UK's leader in Scotland denies homophobia after apologising for joke
[5 hours old]: Reform UK's Scottish leader has been criticised for remarks he made during a 2018 Burns Night speech.

- Bridgerton puts female romance at heart of season five
[7 hours old]: Francesca and Michaela will be the first same-sex couple to be in the show's central relationship.

- Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar
[13 hours old]: More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.

- Prospect of US-Iran talks puts Netanyahu under pressure
[6 hours old]: US President Donald Trump has pointed to diplomatic talks to end the offensive - but Israel might not yet be ready to walk away.

- What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war
[4 hours old]: Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.

- Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis
[7 hours old]: Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

- Israel says it will take control of large buffer zone in southern Lebanon
[7 hours old]: Thousands of displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return home until northern Israel is safe, Israel's defence minister says.

- Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been overturned
[8 hours old]: US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.

- Bafta TV Award nominations revealed as Adolescence leads field
[9 hours old]: Adolescence has the most nominations overall with 11, followed by A Thousand Blows with seven.

- How Scotland reached the World Cup - told by those who made it happen
[10 hours old]: Tom English speaks to those who returned Scotland to the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 about the epic win over Denmark.

- What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?
[12 hours old]: The government wants more homes to have heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use and drive down energy bills.

- Transgender girls told to leave Girlguiding groups by September
[10 hours old]: It follows an announcement in December that transgender members would be banned from joining.

- German outcry over deep fake porn targeting actress prompts bid to change law
[6 hours old]: Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading sexualised images of her online.

- Sturgeon denies 'obsession' with gender reforms when Scotland's first minister
[7 hours old]: The ex-SNP leader, who is stepping down from Holyrood this week, has defended her support for the trans community.

* Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster begin 24-hour strike over pay
[0 hours old]: Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are striking for the first time in 20 years.

- Replacement ambulances delivered after London arson attack
[8 hours old]: The London Ambulance Service confirmed it would loan the vehicles after four ambulances were set on fire.

- Al Fayed survivors frustrated at 'sceptism' about trafficking inquiry
[5 hours old]: Survivors say the Met and government need to expand their investigation to include human trafficking.

- Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?
[4 hours old]: What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?

- 'It wasn't meant to end like this' - Salah exit tough but inevitable
[1 hours old]: Less than a year ago, Mohamed Salah was sitting on a throne inside Anfield after renewing his contract - so why is he leaving?

* Bompastor demands more respect for women after disallowed Chelsea goal
[0 hours old]: Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says the women's game needs "more respect" after her side have a goal controversially disallowed in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.

- Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season
[3 hours old]: The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans "gave me the best time of my life" and "stood by me in the toughest times".

- Bairstow criticises level of care shown by England regime
[8 hours old]: Jonny Bairstow criticises the England set-up, suggesting they need to bring "the care back in the game".

- Russo settles thrilling Champions League first-leg for Arsenal
[2 hours old]: Arsenal beat Chelsea in a thrilling Women's Champions League quarter-final first-leg featuring brilliant goals from England internationals Chloe Kelly, Lauren James and Alessia Russo.

- Man Utd retain new stadium dream for 2035 Women's World Cup
[3 hours old]: Manchester United are still aiming to have their new stadium built and ready to host the 2035 Women's World Cup final.

* Oil at 0 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock
[0 hours old]: Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

* Oil above 0 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks
[1 hours old]: The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.

- Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post
[10 hours old]: Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.

- Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
[14 hours old]: Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.

- Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
[7 hours old]: It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

- Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met
[7 hours old]: BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.

- What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[8 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

- Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
[12 hours old]: Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.

- Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination
[8 hours old]: Moma Foods says a third-party facility found "a mouse contamination event" last autumn.

- What help can households expect with energy bills?
[5 hours old]: The war in the Middle East has brought fuel costs into sharp focus, and governments have been looking at how to help ease the pain for consumers.

- Irish government cuts excise duty on diesel and petrol
[10 hours old]: Duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol will be cut by 15 cent from midnight on Wednesday.

- Island will not escape 'significant' fuel price rises
[10 hours old]: The Chief Minister says conflict in the Middle East will lead to price rises in the coming days.


and in other older news ...

. More sightings of the Northern Lights with stunning bright colours
[16 hours old]: The Northern Lights have been visible in the UK over the last few nights but what makes their distinct bright colours shine in the night sky?

. Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
[18 hours old]: Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.

. Villagers 'proud' after overturning council's crackdown on second homes
[17 hours old]: Second homes and how to deal with growing numbers is a hot topic in parts of Wales.

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[7882 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war
[26 hours old]: Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’

. Is 'baby brain' real?
[498 hours old]: Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?

. UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body
[23 hours old]: The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.

. US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
[23 hours old]: There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.

. Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne
[26 hours old]: The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.

. China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers
[18 hours old]: It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

. Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal
[32 hours old]: The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).

. 'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out
[34 hours old]: A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.

. OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
[33 hours old]: Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

. Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war
[28 hours old]: Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

. Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment
[48 hours old]: Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.

. Why do the West's farmers pay the price for war in Iran?
[37 hours old]: Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an "overnight shock" to west country farmers.

. BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short
[43 hours old]: The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.

. Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver
[48 hours old]: The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?

. Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss
[59 hours old]: The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.

. Would you build your own apps?
[23 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[42 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[48 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[71 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[94 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[120 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[144 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

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

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[216 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?
[288 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?
[272 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
[277 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
[312 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?
[282 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
[325 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
[360 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'
[384 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[456 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
[480 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[120 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2769 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?
[2880 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. Did you know you could transfer your ISA?
[107 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.

. Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
[131 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[199 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.


 
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