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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:15 14 Mar 2026
 
. Qantas agrees to pay m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
[41 hours old]: The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

. Oil price back above 0 despite deal to release record amount of reserves
[45 hours old]: It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1504 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
[1986 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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and in other news ...

- We expect government help in a crisis. Will Reeves intervene on energy bills this time?
[3 hours old]: After Covid furlough and Truss’s bailout, can the UK expect another government crisis rescue, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

- Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'
[2 hours old]: Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.

- Why do Glasgow's historic buildings keep catching fire?
[9 hours old]: The fire that devastated a building on Union Street is the latest in a series of blazes to strike the city's historic sites.

- Claudia Winkleman's new chat show splits critics
[7 hours old]: Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen starred in the inaugural episode.

- Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
[4 hours old]: The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.

- Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
[4 hours old]: The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

- More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say
[4 hours old]: The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

- 'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers
[15 hours old]: From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.

- Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
[1 hours old]: The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

* Murder investigation launched after baby's death
[1 hours old]: A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

- Ireland beat Scotland to keep title hopes alive
[2 hours old]: Ireland outlast Scotland in a pulsating Six Nations Triple Crown decider to keep their championship hopes alive and deny the Scots in Dublin.

- Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64
[4 hours old]: Phil Campbell's family said he died "peacefully" following a "courageous battle in intensive care".

- Public invited to pick Sycamore Gap tree artwork
[11 hours old]: The winner will use half of the illegally-felled tree's timber, with voting open until 28 March.

- Body of man found in wheelie bin 'after being hit by car'
[6 hours old]: An urgent appeal has been issued by police to find out who the man is and how and where he died.

- Drivers could get licence points for fly-tipping
[8 hours old]: Councils will also be encouraged to seize and crush the vehicles of people caught fly-tipping.

- Mercedes dominate but first signs of vulnerability
[6 hours old]: Mercedes show a first hint of 2026 vulnerability in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, but still end up with a front-row lock-out to underline their superiority over the field at the start of this season.

* 'They know where I am' - could Redknapp return to manage Spurs?
[0 hours old]: Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says the Spurs hierarchy "know where I am" if they decide to replace interim boss Igor Tudor – so could the 79-year-old make a sensational return to management?

- Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
[14 hours old]: Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

- Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now'
[4 hours old]: Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

- 'I was charged double for oil I already paid for'
[6 hours old]: Customers say they are facing inflated prices due to "unfair" practices from suppliers.

- Iran war fuel price hikes 'put our firm at risk'
[8 hours old]: Drivers and businesses say the rising price of fuel is putting their livelihoods at risk.

- Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud
[10 hours old]: According to the City of London Police, some 40% of fraud victims nationally are in the capital

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and in other older news ...

. How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition
[18 hours old]: The president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.

. Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
[18 hours old]: The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.

. They were told it wasn't for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1
[16 hours old]: F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at the top level of motorsport.

. Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords
[16 hours old]: The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal.

. I died and came back to life. Now I just want to feel joy every day
[160 hours old]: Grace Victory says she is more content than ever after spending three months in a coma.

. Woman reunited with stolen dog after eight years
[108 hours old]: Rebecca Harvey says it was an emotional moment when she was reunited with Flora.

. Man sails around world in boat he built in his shed
[98 hours old]: Adam Waugh, from Northumberland, says he feels "on top of the world" after his mammoth journey.

. 'Extinct' butterfly found across southern England
[98 hours old]: There has been a flurry of early sightings of the large tortoiseshell butterfly, a charity says.

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. Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics
[60 hours old]: A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

. The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War
[30 hours old]: Jeremy Bowen joins Newscast to discuss the latest with the Iran War.

. We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse
[19 hours old]: Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

. Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
[20 hours old]: Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

. Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
[24 hours old]: They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[26 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[42 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
[25 hours old]: The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".

. US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
[25 hours old]: Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.

. UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out
[24 hours old]: Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

. 'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
[31 hours old]: Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

. PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on
[34 hours old]: Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

. Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'
[33 hours old]: Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

. KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
[39 hours old]: The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

. What on earth is going on with the oil price?
[30 hours old]: Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

. Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
[49 hours old]: The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

. Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators
[48 hours old]: The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".

. How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
[52 hours old]: Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

. Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions
[49 hours old]: The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

. Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds
[50 hours old]: The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential 6bn in tariff refunds.

. John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years
[57 hours old]: The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.

. What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
[56 hours old]: Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

. How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[55 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'
[66 hours old]: The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

. Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
[49 hours old]: The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.

. US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India
[65 hours old]: The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[31 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[66 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[36 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[79 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[114 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[138 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

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

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[234 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[276 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[299 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[378 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[402 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2523 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2634 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[2722 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[26 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

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[48 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

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