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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 22:55 04 Dec 2025
 
- Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again
[8 hours old]: Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

. A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change
[22 hours old]: Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[239 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[838 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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- Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
[3 hours old]: There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

* Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw
[0 hours old]: The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

- Flu cases at record high for time of year as NHS warns of 'unprecedented' outbreak
[6 hours old]: An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.

- Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?
[3 hours old]: Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

- 'All Israeli people are with us', say parents of last dead hostage in Gaza
[1 hours old]: The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

- German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis
[2 hours old]: Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

- Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague
[7 hours old]: A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.

- Two hundred homes evacuated in Derby as two men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
[2 hours old]: A controlled blast took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

- Hegseth did not give order to 'kill them all' in Venezuela boat strike, lawmakers say
[2 hours old]: Admiral Frank Bradley, who gave the order for a second strike on a drug boat, was on Capitol Hill briefing lawmakers about the September incident.

* Government pledges end to children living in B&Bs
[0 hours old]: The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

- Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?
[2 hours old]: Prince Harry appeared in a sketch with Stephen Colbert, auditioning for a "Christmas prince" film role.

* Alert sent for Nevada earthquake that did not happen
[1 hours old]: An erroneous alert warning of a major Nevada earthquake reached as far as California before being withdrawn.

- MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it
[12 hours old]: Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.

* 'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks
[1 hours old]: Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

- Henry Zeffman: PM says he wants a closer relationship with the EU – how far does he want to go?
[12 hours old]: This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.

- 'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites
[8 hours old]: Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.

- What legal experts say about second US strike on Venezuela boat
[4 hours old]: Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.

- 'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban
[4 hours old]: Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.

- Terror charges for man accused of driving Manchester synagogue attacker to UK defence site
[7 hours old]: Greater Manchester Police confirms the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie.

- Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations
[5 hours old]: The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.

- He’s King of romance, but what’s Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s marriage advice?
[1 hours old]: Shah Rukh Khan and fellow actor Kajol were in London for the unveiling of a new statue of them.

- Radio 1 newsreader's CBeebies dream comes true after royal boost
[4 hours old]: The Prince and Princess of Wales help presenter Calum Leslie become an official CBeebies Bedtime Story reader.

- Four arrested in Sussex in right-wing terror investigation
[5 hours old]: Police search properties after making arrests in Eastbourne and Brighton.

- Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
[5 hours old]: Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

- Watch: A baby seal walks into a bar...
[7 hours old]: A bar in Richmond, New Zealand had a surprise visitor when the marine mammal popped in.

- 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status'
[6 hours old]: Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

* England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel
[0 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures.

- Horror movie character? 'I don't waste my time on that' - Verstappen in-depth on title race
[6 hours old]: Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.

* Man Utd halted as Magassa gets first West Ham goal
[0 hours old]: Watch Premier League highlights, as Manchester United were held to a draw at home against West Ham United, as Soungoutou Magassa scored his first goal for the club.

- The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work
[7 hours old]: Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

- Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
[8 hours old]: Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

- Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests
[9 hours old]: Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

- Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom
[11 hours old]: The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.

- Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told
[12 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

- Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'
[6 hours old]: Residents in two tower blocks see a huge rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

- Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed
[11 hours old]: As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?


- What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[12 hours old]: Customers will pay for investment in Britain's energy networks, but should save from other changes.

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and in other older news ...

. Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you?
[20 hours old]: What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine?

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. Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
[17 hours old]: Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
[27 hours old]: And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[22 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration
[20 hours old]: Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

. Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden
[24 hours old]: Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

. Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content
[19 hours old]: Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

. People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners
[27 hours old]: People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

. Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
[28 hours old]: The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

. Water bill rises push troubled Thames back into profit
[37 hours old]: As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.

. Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims
[35 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.

. Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount
[40 hours old]: The .38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

. Boil water warning after Kent and Sussex supply failure
[24 hours old]: The Prime Minister calls Kent water crisis “shocking” as 24,000 homes are warned to boil water.

. Gary Lineker takes football podcast to Netflix
[38 hours old]: The Rest is Football will stream on Netflix during next summer's World Cup as part of a new deal.

. Everything you need to know about Spotify Wrapped
[36 hours old]: The streaming giant gives users a summary of their listening habits every year.

. Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
[45 hours old]: BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

. Airbus to inspect some planes over 'quality issue' with panels
[36 hours old]: It comes days after thousands of Airbus planes were grounded for an urgent software update.

. Reeves speech did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
[54 hours old]: Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

. Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, OECD says
[60 hours old]: Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.

. Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk
[58 hours old]: The central bank says US stock price valuations are their most stretched since the dotcom bubble burst.

. Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze
[58 hours old]: The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.

. Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with 0
[51 hours old]: The donation will help seed new Trump-branded investment accounts.

. Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
[59 hours old]: The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[38 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[70 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[70 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[94 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[191 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[262 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[335 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[480 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[392 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[575 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[670 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[694 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[742 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[127 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?
[239 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
[327 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
[1048 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

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1234 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[135 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[155 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[157 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

. BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[171 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.

. 'I didn't expect that' - minimum wage chat leaves some shocked
[182 hours old]: The BBC's Tyler Edwards asks under 25s in Cardiff if they think the minimum wage increase is enough.