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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 15:55 22 Sep 2026
 
- Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
[13 hours old]: The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.

. Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years
[52 hours old]: It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.

. Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says
[95 hours old]: The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

. Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
[93 hours old]: O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[159 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

- 'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar
[6 hours old]: Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[399 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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- New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
[1 hours old]: The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when he meets the European Commission President later.

- Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
[6 hours old]: The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

* Father admits causing death of his son in hotel fall
[0 hours old]: The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.

* Tim Westwood charged with two more sexual offences
[0 hours old]: The alleged sexual offences date back to 1991 and 2004.

* Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose
[0 hours old]: The child star who died last month at 36 had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system.

- Watch: Six-year-old girl from China sets new Rubik's Cube world record
[12 hours old]: Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions.

- Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
[3 hours old]: Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

- Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
[1 hours old]: The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.

* Four people die in Bootle house fire
[0 hours old]: Another person was taken to hospital following the "intense fire which spread very rapidly", says fire chief.

* Sri Lanka court convicts 15 men over deadly Easter Sunday bombings
[1 hours old]: Three churches and three luxury hotels were targeted in the 2019 attacks which killed 270.

- I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to
[15 hours old]: Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.

- Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
[2 hours old]: Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.

- Can you take the 'London' out of London Fashion Week?
[5 hours old]: An initiative to show that LFW is "bigger than London" launched this year - but will it make a difference?

- What is the White House pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
[2 hours old]: The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it?

- The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
[15 hours old]: From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.

- 'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery'
[15 hours old]: Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.

- Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
[10 hours old]: The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

* Victim's family 'let down' by justice system after killer disappears during father's funeral
[0 hours old]: Francesca Kelly says her family were not told her brother's killer had been temporarily released from prison until after he absconded.

- Harper Lee first edition novel found in Oxfam shop
[4 hours old]: An original US edition of To Kill a Mockingbird is found in an Oxfam store in west London.

- Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
[6 hours old]: Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

- First person to face UK prosecution for Rwanda genocide appears in court
[3 hours old]: Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.

* Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone
[1 hours old]: The attorney wants the court to look at the juror's mobile phone use and answers on questionnaires.

- UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks
[6 hours old]: The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.

- Mikel Arteta agrees new deal with champions Arsenal
[3 hours old]: Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.

* GB out of BJK Cup as Kartal & Boulter beaten by Czechs
[0 hours old]: Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter lose their singles matches as Great Britain are beaten by a strong Czech Republic side in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals.

* Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn
[1 hours old]: Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.

- Arteta agrees new deal with champions Arsenal
[3 hours old]: Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.

* Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the nations.

- England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals
[6 hours old]: England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

- 'In another galaxy' - La Liga chief dismisses Real's ref conspiracy claims
[2 hours old]: La Liga president Javier Tebas says claiming there is a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid is like "living in another galaxy".

- Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
[7 hours old]: Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

- Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting
[13 hours old]: British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.

- Spain battles climate change on several fronts
[5 hours old]: A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

- Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for 0bn merger with Warner Bros
[3 hours old]: The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

- Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k'
[9 hours old]: A business says fuel duty will need to be cut by 30p to 50p per litre to help.

- Soaring fuel costs hit small businesses
[10 hours old]: It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.

- Winter support planned for vulnerable residents
[10 hours old]: People could be eligible for awards of between £150 to £250, depending on their circumstances.

- Are vet bills about to get cheaper?
[4 hours old]: Written prescription fees from vets will be capped at £21 as part of a raft of changes that practices will be legally required to bring in over the coming months.

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. I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
[16 hours old]: The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

. Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory
[22 hours old]: The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.

. Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
[18 hours old]: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[28 hours old]: Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

. UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC
[35 hours old]: It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

. Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
[28 hours old]: The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.

. US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
[33 hours old]: Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.

. Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check
[30 hours old]: How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

. Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
[51 hours old]: The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

. Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
[48 hours old]: Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

. Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
[64 hours old]: In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

. Lib Dems vow to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
[49 hours old]: Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.

. Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
[88 hours old]: Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

. Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'
[32 hours old]: Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.

. Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
[73 hours old]: The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

. 'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
[93 hours old]: The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at 0 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

. Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'
[93 hours old]: Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[112 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[135 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[280 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

. I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
[280 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
[303 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[328 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

. 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
[342 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[441 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

. Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
[439 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[471 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
[543 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1479 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[2008 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
[2487 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
[2560 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic
[97 hours old]: Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

. Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
[100 hours old]: Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

. 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
[105 hours old]: New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.

. Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
[134 hours old]: The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.