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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 20:15 30 Mar 2026
 
- Travelodge investigating more reports of strangers accessing rooms, says CEO
[7 hours old]: Jo Boydell says the hotel is carrying out a review after guests reported people entering their rooms.

- Easter bank holiday weekend set to be busiest on roads in four years
[5 hours old]: The bank holiday weekend is set to see the busiest roads since Easter 2022, despite rising fuel cost fears.

- Meet the primary school pupils teaching speeders a lesson at Kids Court
[14 hours old]: Drivers caught going too fast on a rural road near a school are opting to face a class of children instead of taking penalty points.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[114 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1889 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
[2371 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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* Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation
[0 hours old]: The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.

- Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 after allegations over 'historic relationship'
[5 hours old]: He has not hosted his show since Tuesday and the BBC said he is "no longer contracted to work" there.

* Mills' abrupt sacking creates another headache for the BBC
[1 hours old]: Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills was sacked from the BBC on Monday following allegations over his conduct.

- What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
[3 hours old]: While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

- Beatrice and Eugenie won't be at royal Easter service
[2 hours old]: They are understood to have made "alternative plans" instead of joining the Royal Family in Windsor.

* Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt
[1 hours old]: The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

- Sophie Turner injury halts filming on Tomb Raider TV show
[7 hours old]: Filming on the Prime Video series is paused "as a precaution" while the Game of Thrones star recovers.

* Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
[1 hours old]: Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.

- Arnold Schwarzenegger awarded honorary degree in Belfast
[3 hours old]: Film star and politician recognised for his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.

- How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
[4 hours old]: Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

- Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
[4 hours old]: Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.

- How will car finance compensation payments work?
[2 hours old]: Compensation could be given to many of those who took out a car loan between April 2007 and November 2024.

- Euphoria season three trailer: Everything we know so far
[1 hours old]: The third season will air on 12 April and picks up five years on from the last episode.

- I turned down MMA fighter on a night out - so he punched me
[13 hours old]: Anne Marie Boyle suffered a brain injury and subsequent seizures which led to her losing her business, her ability to drive and her confidence.

- Will crash shake golf from its dependency on Tiger Woods?
[3 hours old]: Golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses what the impact of Tiger Woods' latest crash might be on his roles in golf.

- Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test
[2 hours old]: The government says assessments are "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.

* Most Syrian refugees expected to return home in three years, German chancellor says
[1 hours old]: Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.

* Barbie Dream Fest in Florida to issue refunds after fan complaints
[1 hours old]: Fans, who paid up to 0 (£340), complained of a grey convention centre backdrop and a "swag bag" that included only a plastic pouch with a Barbie hand sanitiser.

- Partner of Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons arrested in Dubai
[3 hours old]: Amanda Lyons was held over offences alleged to have been committed in Spain.

- Why Kris Jenner's picture has become a good luck charm on Chinese social media
[6 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity

- Bananas galore in Orkney after store orders 38,000 by mistake
[5 hours old]: An ordering glitch has left Tesco in Kirkwall giving away boxes of the fruit for free to schools and community groups.

- Teen admits £140k cosmetics shoplifting spree
[2 hours old]: He stole cosmetic products from Boots and Holland & Barrett stores across London.

* Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
[0 hours old]: Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.

- De Zerbi in advanced talks to become Spurs manager
[6 hours old]: Tottenham Hotspur enter into advanced talks with Roberto de Zerbi, with the former Brighton manager now willing to take charge immediately, according to sources.

- Tuchel not angry over England withdrawals
[5 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not disappointed with the players who have pulled out of the squad for Tuesday's friendly against Japan.

- Why Sky's TV picks are causing a massive headache for match-going fans
[4 hours old]: Premier League games being moved to Friday or Monday are a headache for the fans of some clubs. Is the system fair, and how does it work for Sky?

- Five Euro 2028 tickets 'cost same as World Cup parking space'
[3 hours old]: Uefa is to expected to broadly freeze prices at Euro 2028 - meaning supporters would be able to buy five tickets for the cost of one parking space at a World Cup stadium this summer.

- Watch: Monday Night Club
[1 hours old]: Monday Night Club

- Fit-again McGinn was 'petrified' he would miss World Cup
[2 hours old]: John McGinn has been a Scotland international for a decade now as he looks forward to the World Cup after a big injury scare.

- Will crash shake golf from its dependency on Woods?
[3 hours old]: Golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses what the impact of Tiger Woods' latest crash might be on his roles in golf.

- Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
[3 hours old]: It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.

- How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts
[5 hours old]: Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

- 'Fertiliser costs mean I'm better off not planting'
[4 hours old]: A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.

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. Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base
[24 hours old]: US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident.

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. What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
[75 hours old]: Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”

. Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
[20 hours old]: More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[20 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
[32 hours old]: The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.

. Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show
[66 hours old]: Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.

. Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
[72 hours old]: Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

. Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe
[79 hours old]: The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

. 'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence
[79 hours old]: A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

. Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers
[80 hours old]: In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

. How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones
[89 hours old]: The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

. Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
[91 hours old]: The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

. Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
[84 hours old]: Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.

. Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic
[90 hours old]: A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.


. NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds
[99 hours old]: Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".

. Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
[97 hours old]: US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

. 'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds'
[102 hours old]: Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.

. Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
[99 hours old]: Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

. JLR temporarily halts production at Solihull plant
[95 hours old]: Jaguar Land Rover pauses Range Rover production at its West Midlands factory due to supplier issue.

. Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC
[104 hours old]: Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[91 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[115 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[162 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
[181 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
[187 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
[210 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
[233 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
[259 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
[283 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?
[331 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
[355 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?
[427 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?
[411 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
[416 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. Plant-based cookery classes 'bring people together'
[31 hours old]: Cookery sessions help residents to build kitchen skills and confidence and make healthy choices.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[60 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

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

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[91 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[92 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.

. How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa
[102 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime Isa to buy with someone who has already bought.

. The Briefing Room
[102 hours old]: What are the reasons for the large number of young people without a job in the UK?