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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 20:15 17 Jul 2026
 
- The Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow next week - is the city ready?
[14 hours old]: Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.

. Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
[26 hours old]: It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.

. EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel
[51 hours old]: One passenger said she only got home at 06:00 after being stuck on the runway in the middle of the night.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[396 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.


and in other news ...

- Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
[1 hours old]: The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

- Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it
[5 hours old]: The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.

- Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
[2 hours old]: Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

- Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
[2 hours old]: The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".

- Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
[3 hours old]: The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

- Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents
[7 hours old]: The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month.

- The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all
[2 hours old]: Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.

* Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
[0 hours old]: Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

- German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child
[4 hours old]: Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too.

* EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
[0 hours old]: Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

* US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes
[0 hours old]: The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".

- My Left Foot and Home Alone 2 actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
[3 hours old]: She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

- Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
[13 hours old]: From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

- Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
[14 hours old]: Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

- The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances
[9 hours old]: Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

- Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
[5 hours old]: Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

* Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
[1 hours old]: BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.

- What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)
[8 hours old]: The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.

- Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[5 hours old]: UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.

- Why has British Steel been nationalised?
[9 hours old]: The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

- Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
[4 hours old]: Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

- The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
[7 hours old]: Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?

- Winning team will get World Cup rings with engravings
[10 hours old]: Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.

- Harry Kane says England were 'missing the final piece of the jigsaw'
[11 hours old]: England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.

- Longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark
[7 hours old]: All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 14 days.

- First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
[6 hours old]: Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

- Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions
[4 hours old]: His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

- China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
[2 hours old]: The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

- MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women
[2 hours old]: Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

- Fans invited to line streets for Bonnie Tyler's funeral
[9 hours old]: Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".

- New photograph marks Queen's 79th birthday
[9 hours old]: Queen Camilla is marking her birthday with a renewed commitment to supporting children's literacy.

- Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
[13 hours old]: Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

- The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Sobers could do it all
[2 hours old]: Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.

- Antonelli tops FP2 as Gasly crashes heavily at Spa
[1 hours old]: Alpine's Pierre causes a red flag with a heavy crash in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli set out his stall for the weekend with fastest time.

- Five reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit
[5 hours old]: Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.

- Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions
[4 hours old]: Australia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.

- Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
[2 hours old]: The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.

- China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
[2 hours old]: The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.

- Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
[9 hours old]: Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

- Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts
[12 hours old]: Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

- What are your rights if you buy something that breaks?
[3 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer.

- 'Volunteering with food charity saved me from loneliness'
[13 hours old]: FoodCycle takes surplus food and turns it into three-course meals served to the community.

- How do you split the bill with friends?
[13 hours old]: Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.

* Why women should speak openly about money
[1 hours old]: Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life.


and in other older news ...

. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
[20 hours old]: Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

. Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this m dinosaur?
[27 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

. BBC News app
[10637 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10
[28 hours old]: What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?

. White House teleprompter operator accused of making 0k from Trump speech bets
[24 hours old]: A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly 0,000 on Kalshi.

. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
[36 hours old]: The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

. British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
[31 hours old]: The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

. UK economy returns to growth in May
[34 hours old]: The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.

. TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
[32 hours old]: It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

. Chip giant TSMC pledges another 0bn to expand US production
[33 hours old]: The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to 5bn.

. Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'
[45 hours old]: The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.

. Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan
[32 hours old]: The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.

. SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
[49 hours old]: Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

. Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
[48 hours old]: The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

. Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
[50 hours old]: Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.

. Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham
[55 hours old]: Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

. Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm
[52 hours old]: Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.

. Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
[56 hours old]: Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[92 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
[115 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
[212 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?
[259 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?
[356 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[548 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[596 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[619 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[692 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[716 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[763 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[404 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
[884 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
[956 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
[1212 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
[1796 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Business Daily
[22 hours old]: China's economy slows, New York targets AI centres, and the ‘king of fruits’ giveaway

. Money Box
[52 hours old]: New regulations start for shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later.


 
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