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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:55 25 Mar 2026
 
. HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
[51 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
[1770 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
[2252 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 ...

* Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
[0 hours old]: A woman has been awarded m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

* Dead students were tested for drugs and alcohol - but their killer was not, Nottingham inquiry hears
[0 hours old]: A public inquiry into the attacks heard killer Valdo Calocane refused toxicology samples in custody.

- Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down
[2 hours old]: The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.

- 'Teenage me could not have imagined this' says first female Archbishop of Canterbury
[2 hours old]: The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the congregation at Canterbury Cathedral.

- Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general
[6 hours old]: Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity".

- 'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance
[3 hours old]: The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.

- Bravery medal recipient hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital
[7 hours old]: Nathan Newby, who persuaded the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, receives the George Medal.

- London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027
[4 hours old]: London Marathon organisers are "looking at the intention" for next year's event to take place across two days.

- No 10 refuses to say if key Mandelson texts were lost when top aide's phone stolen
[3 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information.

* Woman-hating teen shared murder plans on Discord before killing mum
[1 hours old]: Tristan Roberts waited until he was 18 to buy knives, hammers and axes before murdering his mother.

- Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
[4 hours old]: A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.

- Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
[1 hours old]: There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.

* Iran rejects US 15-point peace plan, state media report
[0 hours old]: Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.

- Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' but gives no detail
[10 hours old]: Donald Trump gave the update on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its fourth week.

- Oil price falls as Trump talks up peace negotiations
[1 hours old]: Crude rose back above 0 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.

- Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church
[5 hours old]: D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.

- In pictures: Hunting lynx snatches top prize in photo competition
[13 hours old]: A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026.

- Who is the BBC's new director general?
[3 hours old]: The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.

- Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares
[4 hours old]: It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.

- Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options?
[5 hours old]: Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.

- 'We trusted the wrong people': Epstein survivors speak to the BBC
[7 hours old]: A group of survivors have spoken to BBC Newsnight about what they believe the powerful figures Jeffrey Epstein associated himself with knew.

* Police watchdog investigates handling of Andrew Tate abuse claims
[0 hours old]: Hertfordshire Constabulary is being investigated over how it handled reports made by three women.

* Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
[0 hours old]: The 35-year-old from Florida remains detained in Los Angeles after the 8 March shooting.

- 'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, US congressman tells BBC
[4 hours old]: The US congressman responded to a BBC Newsnight interview with a group of survivors of the late financier's abuse.

- Romance fraudster who was 'blinded by greed' jailed
[2 hours old]: Model Gemma Kingsley, 50, is jailed for conning different men out of large sums of money.

- UN votes to recognise slavery as 'gravest crime against humanity'
[2 hours old]: The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.

- Four arrested in Germany after Channel smuggling gang raids
[3 hours old]: Europol said more than 450 officers from the UK, Germany and Belgium were involved in the operation.

- Capybara search 'closing in' as traps deployed
[4 hours old]: Zoo teams are using humane traps and drones as they continue their search for nine-month-old Samba.

- Liverpool & Wales great Toshack diagnosed with dementia
[6 hours old]: One of the icons of Welsh and Liverpool football has been diagnosed with dementia, his son Cameron Toshack confirms.

- NBA explores adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas
[3 hours old]: The NBA's board of governors vote to allow the league to explore potential expansion franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas.

- Haaland donates £100,000 Viking book to home town
[5 hours old]: Erling Haaland donates a rare 16th-century manuscript of Viking sagas, worth £100,000, to be displayed in the library in the Norwegian town of Bryne, where he grew up.

- Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football
[8 hours old]: BBC Sport visits Como to find out how the Italian city's football club, led by coach Cesc Fabregas, is looking to break up the Serie A establishment and gatecrash the Champions League.

- UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices
[6 hours old]: The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.

- Why are UK prices still rising?
[11 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

- We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss
[8 hours old]: Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

- Oil prices volatile as Trump talks up Iran negotiations
[1 hours old]: Crude rose back above 0 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.

- How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[4 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

- Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m
[7 hours old]: Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Autonomy in 2011.

- OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels bn Disney deal
[15 hours old]: The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

- Families offered support with Easter food costs
[4 hours old]: Low-income families are being offered help with the cost of food during the Easter holidays.

- 'I couldn't afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant'
[7 hours old]: A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices.

- Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts
[9 hours old]: The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

- Will UK interest rates fall any time soon?
[10 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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and in other older news ...

. Everyday life in Asia being upended by effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
[26 hours old]: Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

. Is there an election in my area?
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. Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?
[24 hours old]: What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?

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

. How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
[3206 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

. 'Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership
[18 hours old]: For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.

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

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

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

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

. Oil above 0 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks
[20 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
[19 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
[34 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
[27 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
[26 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?
[28 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

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

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

. US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
[42 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
[46 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
[38 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
[52 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
[53 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.

. Would you build your own apps?
[43 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
[62 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
[68 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
[91 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
[114 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
[140 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
[163 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?
[212 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
[236 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?
[308 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?
[292 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
[297 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
[332 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?
[301 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
[345 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
[380 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'
[403 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[476 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
[500 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
[140 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?
[2788 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?
[2900 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?
[127 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
[151 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

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