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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 01:15 13 Mar 2026
 
- Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz
[7 hours old]: Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

- France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
[7 hours old]: Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.

- Oil price back above 0 despite deal to release record amount of reserves
[4 hours old]: It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1464 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
[1945 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 ...

- UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says
[5 hours old]: British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

- What on earth is going on with the oil price?
[8 hours old]: Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

- Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Jewish temple in Michigan
[1 hours old]: Police have not named the suspect or identified a motive for the attack on the synagogue.

* Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars
[1 hours old]: Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

* Boy charged over stabbing of teenage girl at Norfolk school
[0 hours old]: Armed police were scrambled to the scene and pictured as they entered classrooms.

- Married at First Sight star says cancer has spread
[4 hours old]: The dating coach was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2023 but says treatment has been unsuccessful.

* Lost Doctor Who episodes found in 'eclectic' collection
[1 hours old]: The Doctor's assistant Peter Purves was invited to a screening of the episodes in Leicester.

* AI toys for young children need tighter rules, researchers warn
[0 hours old]: In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

- Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
[4 hours old]: Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.


- PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up
[4 hours old]: Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

- Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
[8 hours old]: The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

* Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'
[1 hours old]: Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

* 'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
[1 hours old]: Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

- 'Follow the smoke': BBC spends day with emergency teams as Israel strikes south Lebanon
[4 hours old]: The BBC visited the city of Nabatieh, witnessing the pace and scale of Israel's bombing as its war with Hezbollah continues to escalate.

- Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
[13 hours old]: Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

- How a lost suitcase led to a two-year £4,500 legal wrangle with Ryanair
[15 hours old]: Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023.

- My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying
[8 hours old]: For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

* The Papers: 'Hidden hand of Putin' and 'This lying PM'
[0 hours old]: Putin accused of helping Iran and Tories say Starmer lied about Mandelson files - Friday's papers.

- The Christian-Muslim couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time
[12 hours old]: Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

- 'Highly dangerous' remains of Glasgow fire building to be demolished
[7 hours old]: Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.

- Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions
[8 hours old]: The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

* UK asylum appeal backlog at record high of 80,000
[1 hours old]: Home Office statistics show more than 80,333 people were waiting for appeals to be heard at the end of 2025, up from 41,987 a year earlier.

- Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee
[4 hours old]: The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

- Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash
[7 hours old]: Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

- Strictly star Amber Davies takes break from Legally Blonde musical
[12 hours old]: The actress says trying to recover from an illness while performing "is getting me and my health NOWHERE".

- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads Bafta Games Awards nominations
[7 hours old]: The French-made role-playing game picks up 12 nominations at the ceremony celebrating video games.

- Iran’s New Supreme Leader (Sort Of) Speaks Out
[6 hours old]: Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as Supreme Leader, but doesn’t appear in person.

- Fastest to 100 wins - Europa specialist Emery sets Villa record
[1 hours old]: Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16.

- 'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump
[8 hours old]: US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.

- 'It's how you speak to a mate' - Smith and Itoje brush off on-pitch row
[1 hours old]: Fin Smith says his on-pitch disagreement with England captain Maro Itoje shows the depth of their relationship, rather than any disintegration of team unity.

- Mullins complains about Cheltenham ground after Fact To File withdrawn
[7 hours old]: One of racing's most successful trainers has threatened not to bring horses to Cheltenham Festival in future over concerns about the quality of the ground.

- Clayton overcomes gout to crush Humphries in final
[2 hours old]: Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.

* PwC says young recruits are 'hungry' for careers and plans to hire more graduates
[1 hours old]: Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

- Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators
[7 hours old]: The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".

* Can plastic-eating funghi help clean up nappy waste?
[1 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

- How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
[11 hours old]: Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

- Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds
[9 hours old]: The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential 6bn in tariff refunds.

- What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
[15 hours old]: Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

- How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[14 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

- Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
[8 hours old]: The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.

- Food voucher scheme extended until September
[15 hours old]: A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.

- Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[7 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote


and in other older news ...

. BBC News app
[7595 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics
[19 hours old]: A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

. Tobey Maguire stars as Spider-Man in the classic 2002 film
[440 hours old]: Peter Parker gains superpowers, but it takes a tragedy to teach him how to be a hero.

. John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years
[16 hours old]: The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.

. Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'
[25 hours old]: The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

. US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India
[24 hours old]: The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

. Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
[16 hours old]: Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

. Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
[33 hours old]: The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began

. Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
[26 hours old]: A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".

. Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil
[36 hours old]: Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

. Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM
[35 hours old]: Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

. Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes - and you get a say
[38 hours old]: The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.

. 'Icky and heartbreaking': The per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom
[49 hours old]: The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

. Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
[40 hours old]: Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc has called on the US, Israel and Iran to reach "some kind of deal".

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[25 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[38 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
[73 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'
[97 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[169 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
[193 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[235 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[258 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[337 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[361 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis
[16 hours old]: The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.


. 'Heating oil suppliers are holding us to ransom'
[19 hours old]: People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran.

. Heating oil orders cancelled and prices hiked
[19 hours old]: South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2482 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?
[2593 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
[2681 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?

. What in the World
[154 hours old]: Iran says it has closed the vital shipping channel to global trade.

. Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
[233 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[304 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.


 
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