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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 02:15 30 Jul 2026
 
- Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
[13 hours old]: UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.

. Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice
[20 hours old]: Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.

. The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed
[34 hours old]: Overall, overcrowding in England and Wales fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the government says.

. Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?
[35 hours old]: For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

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- More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
[10 hours old]: The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

- How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
[1 hours old]: Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?


- Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post
[5 hours old]: The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.

* Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
[0 hours old]: Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

- Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
[3 hours old]: The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

- Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
[8 hours old]: Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month.

- Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
[5 hours old]: Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.

- Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
[2 hours old]: It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.

- Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure
[2 hours old]: The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.

- Zendaya at Spider-Man premiere: Working with husband Tom Holland 'easy when you're best friends'
[4 hours old]: The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.

- Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offenses
[3 hours old]: Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.

- Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
[7 hours old]: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.

* How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin
[0 hours old]: Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.

- He watched the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley aged 16 - no day since has matched it
[1 hours old]: Kenneth Farrington shares his memories of the 1966 World Cup Final, 60 years on.

* Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in
[1 hours old]: The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.

- The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[3 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

- The Papers: 'Future looking droughtful' and 'Dinghy flotilla'
[1 hours old]: Drought leaves UK parched and a "dinghy flotilla" crossing the English Channel lead Thursday's papers.

- I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it
[2 hours old]: Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

- Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
[6 hours old]: The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.

* Major incident declared over coastal heath fire in Suffolk
[0 hours old]: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze.

* Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
[0 hours old]: It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.

- 'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire
[8 hours old]: Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.

- Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history
[2 hours old]: Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.

- Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo
[7 hours old]: A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.

- BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts
[12 hours old]: The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.

- Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths
[9 hours old]: Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.

- Newscast
[9 hours old]: And how will the Prime Minister fund social care reform?

- Americast
[8 hours old]: Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

- Alleged assaults and Falklands banner - Argentina face Fifa charges
[7 hours old]: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.

- Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
[4 hours old]: Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.

- Why finger-clicking 'scandal' has gripped sporting world - Agnew
[7 hours old]: Why the wicketkeeper in the Saltburn Cricket Club 'finger-clicking' scandal is the key voice in any investigation.

- Boxer Abdul - grandson of dictator - disqualified for headbutt
[2 hours old]: Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.

- 'Change is inevitable' - Liverpool CEO on FSG, Iraola and consortium talks
[6 hours old]: Liverpool Billy Hogan talks to BBC Sport in New York about investment, transition and why FSG aren't done yet.

- Milestone moment for O'Connor with Glasgow gold
[3 hours old]: Team Northern Ireland heptathlete Kate O'Connor tells BBC Sport NI of her joy at winning the event at the Commonwealth Games as she collects her first senior outdoor gold medal.

- Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral
[6 hours old]: Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.

- What happens here has a big impact on your money
[9 hours old]: BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.

- 'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held
[4 hours old]: The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.

- Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
[2 hours old]: Mark Zuckerberg said Meta intends to sell for the first time AI tools to other companies

- Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
[9 hours old]: Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.

- Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert
[6 hours old]: Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.

- Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
[14 hours old]: UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".

- Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
[14 hours old]: With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

- Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
[13 hours old]: The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.

- How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[12 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

- 'We are rescuing unpicked blackberries'
[6 hours old]: Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.

- Middle-earners 'struggling' over schools bonus cap
[12 hours old]: A mum says not getting the back to school bonus is a "kick in the teeth" for working parents just above the income threshold.

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. A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage
[44 hours old]: The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery

. 'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
[26 hours old]: More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

. Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
[26 hours old]: Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".

. The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
[25 hours old]: People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

. OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies
[16 hours old]: The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.

. Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
[26 hours old]: The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.

. Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
[22 hours old]: The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

. eBay agrees m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
[27 hours old]: Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.

. Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
[31 hours old]: Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.

. Johnson & Johnson offers up to .5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
[47 hours old]: The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Warhammer adaptations
[35 hours old]: The director is due to work on scripts based on the popular tabletop hobby, Games Workshop says.

. Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says
[32 hours old]: The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[50 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[219 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[241 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[386 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[409 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[506 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[553 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[650 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[698 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[1178 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[1250 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[1506 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[2090 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. 1975: The world's first shop for left-handers
[17 hours old]: A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

. Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?
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. Money Box
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. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[139 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.