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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 08:55 06 Mar 2026
 
* Passengers describe 'surreal' scramble to reach first government flight out of Middle East
[0 hours old]: The plane landed at London's Stansted Airport in the early hours of Friday morning.

- Travelodge staff gave sex attacker key to woman's room, then offered £30 refund
[5 hours old]: The woman, who woke to find Kyran Smith sexually assaulting her, branded a £30 reward offer "insulting".

. Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
[20 hours old]: A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.

. Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'
[58 hours old]: The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[368 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1303 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[1785 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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* Four arrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
[0 hours old]: The men were arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

- Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
[9 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

- Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
[14 hours old]: Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.

- 'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry
[4 hours old]: Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings.

- Sheep are disappearing from the UK's hills - and its dinner plates
[4 hours old]: Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?

- US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
[4 hours old]: The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.

- Trump cuts his losses on Kristi Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security
[10 hours old]: Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.

- TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
[9 hours old]: TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".

* Meet the UK's Eurovision entrant: 'The BBC is taking a risk on me'
[0 hours old]: Look Mum No Computer unveils his "completely wacky" song, and says he's surprised it was selected.

- Cillian Murphy says love for Peaky Blinders is 'humbling' as film released
[6 hours old]: The Oscar-winning actor returns to play gangster Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

- Weekly quiz: How much will a Spice Girls commemorative coin cost?
[14 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- The Papers: 'PM vows to shield Brits' and 'Panic in Dubai'
[8 hours old]: Many of the papers have continued to focus on Sir Keir Starmer's response to conflict in the Middle East.

- 'Who's better, him or Pele?': Trump meets Messi at White House
[10 hours old]: Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and members of the Inter Miami team visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory.

- 'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border
[14 hours old]: Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like.

- PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar
[14 hours old]: The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

- 'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
[11 hours old]: Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.

- US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
[2 hours old]: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

- Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
[15 hours old]: Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.

- Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
[13 hours old]: Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.

- Israel strikes Beirut after evacuation warning sparks panic
[5 hours old]: Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.

- Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens
[14 hours old]: The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.

- US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
[14 hours old]: Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

- In maps: Six days of strikes across the Middle East
[15 hours old]: Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

- Surgeon's operation on patient 2,400km away is UK first
[3 hours old]: The milestone procedure went well, with patient Paul Buxton saying he felt "fantastic".

- One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds
[9 hours old]: Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.

- AI firm Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon after being labelled supply-chain risk
[6 hours old]: The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.

- Tiny possum and glider thought extinct for 6,000 years found in remote West Papua
[3 hours old]: The discovery of two lost species is 'exceptional' and rare, scientists say

* Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera to headline first day of Radio 1's Big Weekend
[0 hours old]: The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.

- Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest
[6 hours old]: Their bank said they were in two vans carrying m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

- Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' after husband arrested in China spy probe
[12 hours old]: Joani Reid said she had temporarily stood down from the party after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

- Disillusionment and disbelief - thousands leave early with Spurs in freefall
[9 hours old]: Spurs interim manager Igor Tudor says he is more confident now of surviving relegation than before the club's 3-1 defeat by Crystal Palace.

* Piastri fastest on first day of season as Britain's Lindblad impresses
[0 hours old]: McLaren's Oscar Piastri sets the fastest time in Friday practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

- Littler spoils Welsh party with Premier League win
[10 hours old]: Luke Littler beats Premier League leader Jonny Clayton 6-4 in a top class final at Utilita Arena in Cardiff.

- 'Howard Webb, where are you?' - How we can stop VAR ruining football
[1 hours old]: In his BBC Sport column, former Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains how VAR has become a monster, and why people in the game should be asked how to fix it.

- McCullum wants to stay as England coach – will he get the chance?
[11 hours old]: Brendon McCullum wants to stay as England coach but it is still up for debate whether he will get that chance, writes Matthew Henry.

- Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
[6 hours old]: The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.

- Can snacks help you sleep?
[9 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

- UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
[14 hours old]: Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.

- Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
[14 hours old]: If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

- States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs
[13 hours old]: The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.

- Charity warns of impact as heating oil prices rise
[2 hours old]: The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.

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. Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
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[16 hours old]: BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's FA Cup fifth-round ties.

. South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
[22 hours old]: The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

. China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
[30 hours old]: It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

. US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
[32 hours old]: A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

. Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?
[43 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on
[38 hours old]: Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.

. Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
[30 hours old]: The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.


. Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
[35 hours old]: Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

. Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral
[38 hours old]: The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

. Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
[42 hours old]: The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.

. Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you
[57 hours old]: Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

. Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
[44 hours old]: James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[62 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money
[65 hours old]: Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

. No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising
[65 hours old]: There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

. Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
[59 hours old]: Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.

. Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
[59 hours old]: Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.

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[67 hours old]: People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.

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[201 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[249 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

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. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
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[513 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

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[585 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Electricity, water and sewage prices set to rise
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. Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
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