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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 16:55 09 Feb 2026
 
. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[17 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. Uber ordered to pay .5m over claim driver raped passenger
[68 hours old]: The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

. Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system
[101 hours old]: Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays.

. The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
[137 hours old]: Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[711 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
[1192 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 ...

* Chris Mason: Starmer prepares to face Labour MPs knowing his future is in the balance
[0 hours old]: Cabinet ministers have expressed support for the prime minister, as he prepares to face Labour MPs.

- Police assessing claims about Andrew sharing confidential trade details
[3 hours old]: It comes after files suggest the former prince shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work as trade envoy.

* More than 90 flood warnings in place across UK as forecasters warn 'no sign' of dry spell
[0 hours old]: More than 90 flood warnings are in place covering south-west and south-east England, London and south Wales.

- Bristol nursery worker guilty of rape and sexual assault of toddlers
[3 hours old]: Nathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys was as "every parent's nightmare".

- Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century appear on beach in Dorset
[6 hours old]: Experts believe timbers found at Studland Beach form a missing piece of the Swash Channel wreck from 1631.

- Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways
[2 hours old]: Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show.

* Palestinians say new Israeli measures in West Bank amount to de facto annexation
[0 hours old]: The measures aim to increase Israeli control over the occupied West Bank in terms of property law, planning, licensing and enforcement.

- Police probe after golden eagle found with shotgun injuries
[2 hours old]: Four-year-old Hamlet was discovered injured by a gamekeeper on an estate in Stanhope, near Tweedsmuir.

- Olympic bosses investigate why medals are breaking
[5 hours old]: Milan-Cortina 2026 organisers say they are "looking closely" at the issue of Olympic medals breaking after several athletes suffered issues with their prizes.

- The most striking images of the Games so far
[3 hours old]: The most striking photographs from the Milan-Cortina Games.

* Ukraine skeleton racer pays tribute to war victims
[0 hours old]: Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wears a helmet with images of people killed in the war in his home country during a Winter Olympics training session in Cortina.

- William and Catherine say they are 'deeply concerned' in first statement on Epstein revelations
[4 hours old]: It comes after documents released in the US revealed new allegations about Epstein's ties with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

- Epstein survivors call for full release of files in video
[3 hours old]: Millions of files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the DOJ but many have redactions.

- My songs get tens of thousands of likes but each Spotify stream earns me just £0.003
[8 hours old]: A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full.

- Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran's protest crackdown
[6 hours old]: BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.

- Ex-Blair aide becomes latest departure from Starmer's team
[4 hours old]: The former director of communications made a Downing Street return after working for Sir Tony Blair.

- Watch: Seattle elated as New England faces a tough loss
[1 hours old]: Fans in New England dealt with heartbreak while a joyous and at times raucous celebration broke out in Seattle.

- Hiker 'lucky to be alive' after 30ft fall at beauty spot where others have died
[8 hours old]: Suzie Dyer was seriously injured when she fell down a sheer drop in Waterfall Country, and says more should be done to improve safety.

- Migrant boat capsizes off Libya leaving 53 dead
[2 hours old]: The IOM says that almost 500 people have been reported dead or missing off Libya so far this year.

- Family-run make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint
[1 hours old]: The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.

- Stalker who left BBC presenter terrified is ordered to stay away from her for life
[5 hours old]: Anne McAlpine had been sent letters and gifts by Robert Green, who then started to turn up at her home.

- Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns
[3 hours old]: Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.

- KPop Demon Hunters sequel 'in process', reveals Golden songwriter
[10 hours old]: Mark Sonnenblick says "the music will follow from the story" for the sequel to Netflix's most-watched film.

- Stabbing of soldier outside barracks was 'vicious and deliberate', court hears
[3 hours old]: Anthony Esan is being sentenced for the attempted murder of a soldier outside a barracks in Chatham.

- Muir just misses slopestyle medal - Brookes goes for gold later
[3 hours old]: Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir misses out on Great Britain's first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics with a fourth-place finish in the women's slopestyle.

- From 1% chance of survival to Super Bowl winner
[7 hours old]: Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall doesn't just feel blessed to win the Super Bowl. He feels blessed to be alive after being born with a 1% chance of survival.

- Late goals are destroying Liverpool's season and solution isn't obvious
[2 hours old]: Why have Liverpool gone from mentality monsters to a side there for the taking?

- Seahawks claim dominant Super Bowl victory over Patriots
[5 hours old]: The Seattle Seahawks deliver a dominant defensive display to beat the New England Patriots 29-13 and claim their second Super Bowl victory.

* Norris confidence 'even higher' as he eyes title defence
[0 hours old]: Lando Norris' confidence is "even higher" for the 2026 Formula 1 season after winning his first drivers' title last year, McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown says.

- Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint
[1 hours old]: The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.

- Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
[9 hours old]: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.

- Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
[10 hours old]: A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.

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and in other older news ...

. The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
[16 hours old]: In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

. 'Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies
[16 hours old]: The high-velocity start to 2026 by the Trump administration has cemented Stephen Miller's position as one of its most powerful figures.

. The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
[16 hours old]: A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.

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. The week: the King, the prime minister and the Epstein files
[140 hours old]: Continuing revelations from the Epstein Files create challenges for both the Royal Family and the government.

. Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
[443 hours old]: Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

. Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England
[64 hours old]: Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

. Most smart motorways not value for money, say reports
[71 hours old]: National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.

. Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
[18 hours old]: The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.

. Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE
[67 hours old]: More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

. YouTube's bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
[71 hours old]: YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.

. Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man'
[72 hours old]: Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.

. Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax
[79 hours old]: Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.

. TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines
[75 hours old]: TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.

. Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree
[73 hours old]: Major firms collectively announce 0bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.

. More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
[74 hours old]: Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.

. Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge
[75 hours old]: The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.

. Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases
[73 hours old]: Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.

. Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails
[76 hours old]: The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

. I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands
[88 hours old]: Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.

. Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office
[77 hours old]: The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.

. UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
[95 hours old]: The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.

. Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US
[89 hours old]: The steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.

. Quiz enters administration for third time
[96 hours old]: Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company's headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.

. Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood
[94 hours old]: Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.

. How Britain became a fried chicken nation
[39 hours old]: An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?

. Can robots ever be graceful?
[88 hours old]: Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

. Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals
[96 hours old]: The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.

. Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash
[99 hours old]: The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin

. The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
[123 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[208 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

. Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
[199 hours old]: India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

. Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
[256 hours old]: Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

. Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
[234 hours old]: Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

. 'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
[280 hours old]: How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

. Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
[328 hours old]: India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

. Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
[346 hours old]: Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

. Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
[412 hours old]: Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

. AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
[424 hours old]: The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

. How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
[449 hours old]: The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

. Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
[463 hours old]: The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

. Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
[497 hours old]: A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

. City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries
[33 hours old]: Friends of Di's Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.

. Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
[72 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains.

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

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1729 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?
[1841 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
[1928 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?

. Kids can be the harshest critics…
[72 hours old]: The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

. Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
[98 hours old]: The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.

. Gary Neville returns to the Den
[106 hours old]: Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.