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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 15:55 27 Jul 2026
 
- How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans
[1 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.

. Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
[17 hours old]: Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

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

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and in other news ...

- NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
[1 hours old]: The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

- UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
[3 hours old]: Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

* Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
[0 hours old]: The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

- Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave
[3 hours old]: Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.

- Very strong tide led to West Mersea drownings, relative says
[2 hours old]: Shahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.

* Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
[0 hours old]: The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

- TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
[2 hours old]: His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.

- Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack
[2 hours old]: As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

- Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
[5 hours old]: Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.

- Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
[5 hours old]: Comedian and former Goodie who became a noted ornithologist and TV presenter.

- Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
[2 hours old]: Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.

- Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
[15 hours old]: The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

- How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
[3 hours old]: Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

- Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
[9 hours old]: Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

- Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
[7 hours old]: Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.

- Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer
[9 hours old]: Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.

- Girlguiding unveils first major redesign of uniform range since 1990
[6 hours old]: Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.

- Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
[3 hours old]: The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".

- Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
[4 hours old]: The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.

* Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach
[0 hours old]: A woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s from Doncaster are pronounced dead at the scene.

- Zelensky arrives in UK ahead of meeting Burnham
[2 hours old]: The Ukrainian president will be the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.

- Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
[5 hours old]: Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.

* Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
[0 hours old]: The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.


- Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck
[1 hours old]: Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old keen to join new manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.

- Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?
[4 hours old]: With Real Madrid renewing contract talks and Arsenal showing interest, there may be no more intriguing transfer situation right now than Vinicius Jr's future.

- English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
[1 hours old]: English football is set to implement a radical trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal.

* 'Give him his passport' - Hearn backs British champion's citizenship fight
[0 hours old]: British champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for more than 20 years but is fighting for British citizenship - his story features in a new BBC documentary.

- Second again - why has Scheffler stopped winning?
[1 hours old]: World number one Scottie Scheffler has not won a tournament since January, but what's the reason?

- Mercedes driver scout Lagrue to join Red Bull
[2 hours old]: The Mercedes driver scout involved in discovering Kimi Antonelli is leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull.

- Shein swings to m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
[12 hours old]: The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

* Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
[0 hours old]: The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.


- Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
[4 hours old]: The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

- 'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
[3 hours old]: The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.

- Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
[9 hours old]: Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.

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. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[126 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

. What has the BBC ever done for me?
[198 hours old]: Romesh asks the big question on an epic journey with a host of famous faces.

. Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
[38 hours old]: Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

. Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
[38 hours old]: Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

. ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
[63 hours old]: As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

. Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
[52 hours old]: Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.

. Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
[66 hours old]: The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

. Paramount and Warner Bros pause 0bn merger amid legal challenge
[65 hours old]: Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.

. Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
[72 hours old]: While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

. UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
[77 hours old]: Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

. Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
[63 hours old]: The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

. Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
[76 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

. UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
[87 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn


. We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
[73 hours old]: Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[160 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
[183 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?
[327 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
[351 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
[447 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?
[495 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?
[591 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Last chance to apply for help with school costs
[27 hours old]: The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[639 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
[1119 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
[1192 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
[1448 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
[2031 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[47 hours old]: What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[81 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.

. Business Daily
[90 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[101 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

. What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
[103 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.