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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 13:15 01 Jun 2026
 
* Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal
[0 hours old]: The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

- Athlete awarded £149k after boss made her travel 800 miles for a meeting he didn't attend
[7 hours old]: Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the "final straw".

- The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes
[12 hours old]: Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

. Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
[37 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
[51 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
[7 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
[1619 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.


and in other news ...

- US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks
[2 hours old]: Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.

- Satellite images suggest Iran's strikes are more precise and extensive than US acknowledged
[6 hours old]: Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

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

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

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

- Girl, 13, dies in hospital after river rescue
[4 hours old]: Police say the girl went missing in the river close to the Yorkshire Dales village of Burnsall.

* Call for Holyrood and Westminster to hold joint inquiry into Murrell crimes
[1 hours old]: Former first minister Jack McConnell has backed a dual probe into the former SNP chief executive.

- Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
[2 hours old]: Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

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

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

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

- Ten of the greatest World Cup kits - and what makes them so iconic
[7 hours old]: What are the best ever World Cup shirts and what makes them iconic? BBC Sport ranks the all-time top 10 here.

- Beyoncé's Grammy-winning director explores his grandfather's role in Biafran war
[10 hours old]: Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

* Watch: Fans break glass door trying to see Netflix star
[0 hours old]: Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see Pursuit of Jade's Zhang Linghe.

- Rugby league legend and broadcaster John Kear dies aged 71
[2 hours old]: The former England and Wales coach died on Sunday while travelling back from the Challenge Cup final.

- Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital
[2 hours old]: Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.

- Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot
[5 hours old]: Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.

- MPs to debate NHS single patient record after data concerns
[4 hours old]: Reforms to the NHS records system could result in 20,000 fewer visits to A&E annually, according to government projections.

- Mountain rescue's 12-hour operation to clear 'river of rubbish' seen 3 miles away
[2 hours old]: Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said they removed over a tonne of waste from the beauty spot.

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

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

- Rugby league legend and broadcaster Kear dies aged 71
[2 hours old]: Former England and Wales rugby league coach, and renowned broadcaster, John Kear has died at the age of 71.

- I leave Liverpool exactly where it belongs - Slot
[5 hours old]: Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.

- Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it
[3 hours old]: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.

- Record-holder Milner retires after 24-year career
[4 hours old]: Former England international James Milner announces his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.

- The greatest World Cup shirts - and what makes them iconic
[7 hours old]: What are the best ever World Cup shirts and what makes them iconic? BBC Sport ranks the all-time top 10 here.

- No previous French Open champions left - who will seize chance?
[13 hours old]: With Iga Swiatek's early French Open exit meaning new men's and women's champions will be crowned, BBC Sport analyses how the draws have been blown open.

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

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

- Why is Lidl opening a pub?
[13 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.

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

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

* What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[0 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'
[7 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
[9526 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Nicola Sturgeon Interview: The Analysis
[21 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?
[67 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

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

. Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
[37 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
[58 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
[59 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
[38 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
[68 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
[64 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%
[73 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'
[93 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
[92 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
[89 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
[84 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
[81 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
[101 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
[91 hours old]: The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

. California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
[89 hours old]: Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

. Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
[97 hours old]: Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.

. EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
[93 hours old]: The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[84 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?
[109 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
[121 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
[181 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
[203 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
[253 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[276 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
[325 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?
[340 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'
[342 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
[421 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
[463 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
[73 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
[685 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
[1045 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
[1565 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
[1764 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
[119 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
[120 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
[162 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
[218 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?
[238 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?


 
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