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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 09:55 25 Feb 2026
 
- What is the UK's new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?
[9 hours old]: From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

. Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud
[41 hours old]: The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[153 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1088 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
[1569 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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* Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
[0 hours old]: Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.

- President issues patriotic rallying cry with eye on crucial elections
[4 hours old]: The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.

* One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline - find out if yours is one
[1 hours old]: Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.

- Disabled woman put in nursing home against her will says she feels 'betrayed'
[9 hours old]: Lucinda Ritchie, who has full mental capacity, was transferred from a hospital bed despite her refusal.

- BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
[4 hours old]: BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.

* Harry and Meghan arrive in Middle East for summit on refugees' needs
[0 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Jordan is their first international tour as a couple since August 2024.

* Actor Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42
[0 hours old]: The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".

- Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
[4 hours old]: The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".

* Mandelson's lawyers say he was arrested over 'baseless' claim he was a flight risk
[1 hours old]: The peer's lawyers say there is no truth in the suggestion he was planning to leave the UK.

- UK temperatures expected to reach 18C after rainy start to 2026
[13 hours old]: How high will temperatures reach and how long will stay mild? Darren Bett has the details.

- Watch: Key moments from the president's annual speech
[3 hours old]: The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.

- Trump lied, scapegoated, and distracted, say Democrats in response
[4 hours old]: The rebuttal - first delivered in 1966 - is often given by rising stars in the opposition party.

- Analysis: Trump's main themes and who he hoped to win over
[1 hours old]: Daniel Bush takes a closer look at Trump's focus on the economy and immigration during his State of the Union address.

- Victorious and sometimes combative - the mood in the room
[3 hours old]: A Democratic ejection and a patriotic parade by ice hockey players were among the colourful moments during the State of the Union address.

- Will the new SEND reforms in England work? You have your say
[8 hours old]: The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for reforming SEND provision in England - but what do those most impacted make of the changes?

- Chris Mason: MPs take a new tone on Andrew
[7 hours old]: It was quite a moment when Sir Chris Bryant called the former prince "rude, arrogant and entitled" in the House of Commons, the BBC's political editor writes.

- Will walk-in GP clinics deliver one million extra appointments in Scotland?
[3 hours old]: The first of 16 new walk-in clinics across Scotland is now open but it is not clear when a target of them delivering one million appointments will be hit.

- 'I'm proud of my heritage' - meet Britain's youngest F1 driver
[3 hours old]: Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five.

- Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
[7 hours old]: The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

- I dropped to the floor and couldn't move - spiking can happen anywhere
[3 hours old]: Tirion Richards was unable to see, move her legs or lift her head following the incident in Cardigan.

- The Papers: 'US shuns war anniversary' and 'Prince of Darkness'
[3 hours old]: Lord Mandelson features on a number of front pages on Wednesday, following his arrest and subsequent release earlier this week.

- Assisted dying on Welsh NHS a step closer as Senedd votes in favour
[10 hours old]: In major vote Senedd backs legislation which could allow for terminally ill people to end their lives.

- Driver admits causing death of mother pushing pram
[15 hours old]: Rebecca Ableman was struck on the head by crane equipment dangling from a lorry, a court hears.

- NHS secures bone cement rescue package so joint surgery can resume
[9 hours old]: Joint operations were postponed after the main supplier suffered a critical incident at its plant.

- Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
[11 hours old]: Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.

- Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo m payout, says ex-K-pop boss
[2 hours old]: Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".

- Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
[9 hours old]: Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.

- 'The day Brook showed he is an England leader'
[12 hours old]: After an immature winter, Harry Brook's mature and majestic century against Pakistan proved he is England's leader for the future, writes Matthew Henry.

* World Cup security concerns over funding freeze
[0 hours old]: US government officials are warned that there could be "catastrophic" security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen.

- 'Historical moment' as Bodo/Glimt succeed against all odds
[10 hours old]: Bodo/Glimt knock out last year's finalists Inter Milan in one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history and now the team from the Arctic Circle is dreaming of how far they can go after reaching last 16.

- Italian clubs on brink of historic Champions League embarrassment
[9 hours old]: Italian clubs are on the brink of a historic Champions League embarrassment, with the prospect of none making the last 16.

- West Brom sack head coach Ramsay after nine games
[1 hours old]: West Bromwich Albion sack head coach Eric Ramsay after only nine games in charge at The Hawthorns.

* England worse than Wales? - Six Nations half term report
[0 hours old]: At the halfway stage of the Six Nations, Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton dish out their report cards for every team so far and give their predictions for what we could see in the rest of the tournament.

- Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
[6 hours old]: His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.

- US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
[10 hours old]: The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.

- Apple says some Mac Mini production will move to the US
[11 hours old]: The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by 0bn, under pressure from Trump.

- Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur
[13 hours old]: Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.

- House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares
[3 hours old]: Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.

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

- Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law
[14 hours old]: New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.

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. Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech
[196 hours old]: Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?

. A Woman's Hour and SEND in the Spotlight special
[21 hours old]: We hear from a range of voices on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[33 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order
[23 hours old]: Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

. Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
[27 hours old]: There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

. Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
[21 hours old]: Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.

. Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
[20 hours old]: The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.

. Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'
[30 hours old]: The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

. FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund
[32 hours old]: The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.

. When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
[44 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

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. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
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. What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?
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. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
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