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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:55 02 May 2026
 
- Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans
[1 hours old]: Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[910 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
[2685 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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- Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches
[4 hours old]: The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

- Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
[12 hours old]: Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

- Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification
[6 hours old]: In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.

* Man charged after bomb hoax at Peter Kay show
[1 hours old]: Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.

- Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting
[2 hours old]: One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday.

- Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
[5 hours old]: On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

- These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads
[15 hours old]: Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK.

- Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle
[12 hours old]: Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

- The remarkable life of Zanardi, a 21st century hero who inspired millions
[11 hours old]: Alex Zanardi was a 21st century hero - a man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity, writes Andrew Benson.

- Tories pledge to tighten household benefit cap rules
[2 hours old]: The party says removing some exemptions to the household benefit cap would save £1bn a year.

- King launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda
[3 hours old]: The King concludes his visit to the British overseas territory after landing from the US on Thursday.

- Man arrested in Austria after rat poison found in baby food jars
[3 hours old]: A jar of HiPP purée containing the poison was found in Austria, prompting a recall by the manufacturer.

- US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
[8 hours old]: The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.

- Princess Charlotte beams in new 11th birthday portrait and video
[10 hours old]: Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace said: "Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!'

- Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
[6 hours old]: It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

- Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
[6 hours old]: Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

* Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race?
[0 hours old]: Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.

* Wu to face Murphy in final after Allen misses black to win
[0 hours old]: Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - missing a simple match-winning black to win.

* Antonelli on Miami pole from revived Verstappen
[0 hours old]: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli bounces back from a difficult sprint race to take pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.

- Has much-maligned Gyokeres proved his critics wrong?
[2 hours old]: The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy - and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.

- Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law?
[2 hours old]: Sunderland defender Dan Ballard becomes the third player to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in the Premier League this season. Is it time to change the law?

* Heartbroken Allen loses semi-final after fluffing winning pot
[0 hours old]: Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.

- Woodwork woe and a Spurs lifeline - West Ham suffer in survival fight
[3 hours old]: Tottenham were the biggest winners as fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham hit the woodwork four times in their 3-0 defeat at Brentford.

- Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
[4 hours old]: The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a 0m bailout.

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and in other older news ...

. Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?
[27 hours old]: For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

. Meryl Streep's key condition for agreeing to star in Devil Wears Prada 2
[23 hours old]: The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women.

. Five tips to get you through exam season
[24 hours old]: Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.

. 'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
[18 hours old]: In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

. Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
[24 hours old]: A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

. 'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
[18 hours old]: British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

. My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it
[23 hours old]: Children's author Sally Gardner finally found an explanation for her extravagant shopping sprees after hearing a podcast.

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. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
[50 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
[48 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[786 hours old]: An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

. Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
[27 hours old]: The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

. Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money
[25 hours old]: The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

. Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
[26 hours old]: The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[47 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner
[30 hours old]: All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

. Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
[32 hours old]: People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

. No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
[31 hours old]: Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

. Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
[33 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

. 'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
[48 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

. Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
[35 hours old]: The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

. What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
[54 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

. Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar
[37 hours old]: The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

. South East Water chair resigns after critical report
[35 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.


. Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
[39 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

. Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips
[41 hours old]: Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

. China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
[47 hours old]: The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

. Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
[46 hours old]: A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

. Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
[56 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

. Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
[55 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

. Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
[53 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

. Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
[53 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

. Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
[62 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

. 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
[66 hours old]: Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[72 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[120 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[143 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[215 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[240 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[223 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[288 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[312 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. 'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'
[34 hours old]: Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[35 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[35 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. 'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'
[36 hours old]: Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[336 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[856 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
[1055 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[84 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

. What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
[86 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[128 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[221 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[234 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.