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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:15 01 Jun 2026
 
- Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal
[3 hours old]: The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

. Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
[42 hours old]: How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.

. Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
[56 hours old]: Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan also advises passengers to carry portable chargers and water due to lengthy queues.

- Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
[12 hours old]: Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1624 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.


and in other news ...

* Trump's red box and 'Keir lacks verve': Key Mandelson messages so far
[1 hours old]: The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.

- Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
[2 hours old]: Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

- British soldier killed in training exercise accident in northern Iraq
[2 hours old]: The death was announced by the Defence Secretary John Healey in the House of Commons on Monday.

- UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal
[5 hours old]: The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.

* AI giant Anthropic says it plans to list on US stock market
[0 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year.


- Rosamund Pike calls out audience member for texting during show
[4 hours old]: 'You know who you are,' declared the actress, at the end of her West End performance in Inter Alia.

* Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
[0 hours old]: Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.

- US left-wing commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK by Home Office
[1 hours old]: The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.

* London Tube strikes to go ahead as talks fail
[0 hours old]: Members of the RMT union will strike on Tuesday and Thursday this week in a row over working hours.

- 'You legend. Manager loved it' - Southampton's Spygate WhatsApps revealed
[1 hours old]: New WhatsApp messages have revealed how Southampton orchestrated a spying campaign against their Championship rivals.

- Big salaries, a motorhome and SNP accounts: The Nicola Sturgeon interview unwrapped
[1 hours old]: We give some of the background to key quotes from the interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

* Warmest spring on record declared for England and Wales
[0 hours old]: Spring 2026 was warm, dry and sunny for the UK with an early spell of heat in late May making the warmest for many.

- World Cup: Every squad as they are announced
[2 hours old]: Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

* What's next for social media stars KSI and the Sidemen?
[1 hours old]: YouTuber KSI shocked fans after announcing his departure from the Sidemen over the weekend.

- Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
[12 hours old]: Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

- Euphoria actor understands backlash to third - and final - season
[6 hours old]: Toby Wallace stars alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi in the teen drama.

- 'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant women
[12 hours old]: BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

* Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US
[0 hours old]: Earlier Israel's PM ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel.

- Paralympic shot putter died in 'accident waiting to happen'
[3 hours old]: A Paralympic athlete died "in an accident waiting to happen" when a metal bar fell on him, a sentencing hearing at the Old Bailey is told.

- Dua Lipa marries Callum Turner in low-key London ceremony
[4 hours old]: The couple, who have been together since 2024, tied the knot at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London.

- France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
[5 hours old]: A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.

* Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
[0 hours old]: Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.

* Missing girl, 15, may be with wanted man, say police
[0 hours old]: Teenager is thought to be with a man wanted for recall to prison by West Mercia Police.

- PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told
[2 hours old]: Unions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security.

* Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
[0 hours old]: Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.

* Introducing Shorts on the BBC Sport app
[0 hours old]: From stunning goals and shocking interviews to unforgettable celebrations, some sporting moments are made to be watched, not just read about - and that's why BBC Sport are launching Shorts.

- Why Liverpool want Iraola and what he could bring to Anfield
[4 hours old]: Why Liverpool believe Andoni Iraola is the man to re-establish the Reds as one of Europe's top clubs.

- Earps & Leon poised to join London City Lionesses
[3 hours old]: Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps and Spain defender Mapi Leon are on the verge of joining London City Lionesses this summer.

* Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
[0 hours old]: Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".

* UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
[0 hours old]: Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.

- Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies
[8 hours old]: The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.

- EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
[7 hours old]: US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.

- Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers
[6 hours old]: The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".

- What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[5 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

- Election 2026: Child poverty a 'huge red flag'
[12 hours old]: The children's commissioner says child poverty in Jersey "is a big red flag" for the community.


and in other older news ...

. BBC News app
[9531 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Nicola Sturgeon Interview: The Analysis
[26 hours old]: The reaction to this morning's exclusive interview following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea

. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[72 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

. Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
[72 hours old]: Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[18 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Why is Lidl opening a pub?
[18 hours old]: The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.

. A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
[17 hours old]: A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

. Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
[17 hours old]: China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

. Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
[43 hours old]: The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

. Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
[63 hours old]: Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.

. How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
[64 hours old]: Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?

. Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
[43 hours old]: Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".

. Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
[73 hours old]: Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

. Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
[69 hours old]: The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

. Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
[78 hours old]: Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
[98 hours old]: A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

. 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
[97 hours old]: The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

. US government prepares to print 0 note featuring Trump's face
[95 hours old]: Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

. When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
[89 hours old]: Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

. Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
[86 hours old]: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[106 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
[97 hours old]: The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[89 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[114 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[126 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[186 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[208 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[258 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[282 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[330 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[346 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
[348 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[426 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
[468 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
[78 hours old]: Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[690 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1050 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
[1570 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
[1769 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[124 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[125 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

. This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
[168 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

. The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
[223 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

. Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
[243 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?


 
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