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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:15 08 Sep 2026
 
* More flight delays expected after hundreds cancelled by air traffic control glitch
[0 hours old]: Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.

. Charli XCX says bye to Brat and Liam Gallagher's tambourine grin - Music Photography Awards 2026 shortlist
[23 hours old]: Nominees for the Abbey Road awards captured some of the past year's best moments in music.

. Investigators begin work on why cargo plane overran Miami runway
[28 hours old]: Five people died and five others were injured as the Amazon plane overshot the runway after landing at Miami International Airport.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[71 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?


and in other news ...

- UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
[3 hours old]: Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.

* Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
[0 hours old]: Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.

- RNLI boss says volunteers facing 'unacceptable' abuse
[1 hours old]: Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.

- Glastonbury confirms ticket sale dates - and highest ever price
[4 hours old]: The festival will return in June after taking a fallow year, but tickets have topped £400 for the first time.

- Trump shares misleading video of King and fainting worker
[5 hours old]: The president shares a misleading video which appears to show Charles shrugging and walking away from a man who fainted during a royal visit.

* LIV Golf players free to leave after bankruptcy protection filing
[1 hours old]: LIV Golf still intends to start its new league early next year after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States.

- British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
[4 hours old]: A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.

- Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
[10 hours old]: The presenter said it had been "deeply rewarding" but added that "now is the right time for a change".

- Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
[8 hours old]: It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.

- Prince George attends first day at Eton College
[5 hours old]: The 13 year old was dropped off at the all-boys boarding school by his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales.

- Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
[11 hours old]: The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.


- Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes?
[5 hours old]: BBC's Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from an area close to Israel's proposed site in the occupied West Bank.

- Forget the Mediterranean diet, I'm eating only food from Shetland for a month
[13 hours old]: Dr Alex Armitage is eating only food grown, reared or caught locally during September.

- What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
[10 hours old]: Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?

- The firms turning recruitment into X Factor-style competitions
[14 hours old]: Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?

- British designer Paul Smith: 'Nobody cares how good you used to be in fashion'
[10 hours old]: The celebrated British fashion designer invited BBC News to his office to talk about his career and a rubber chicken.


- Kane among three of England's World Cup stars to make Ballon d'Or shortlist
[6 hours old]: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.

- New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images
[5 hours old]: The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.

- Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump's stars and stripes map
[6 hours old]: Trump's territorial ambitions have repeatedly strained relations with neighbouring countries.

- Police warned a day before Dover protest, force says
[3 hours old]: Kent Police says it was told of possible protests on Friday but information "was not fully assessed".

- Commentator Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension
[3 hours old]: The political commentator, who defected from the Tories 18 months ago, was suspended from Reform UK last month.

- Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
[12 hours old]: A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.

- Nottingham attacks victim's death 'potentially preventable'
[7 hours old]: The Nottingham Inquiry hears there was a chance one of Valdo Calocane's victims may have survived.

- Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?
[6 hours old]: UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

* LIV files for bankruptcy protection with m owed to players
[1 hours old]: LIV Golf still intends to start its new league early next year after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States.

* From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win
[1 hours old]: Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward.

- Favourite Kane makes Ballon d'Or shortlist
[6 hours old]: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.

- Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive
[3 hours old]: Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.

* OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
[1 hours old]: OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

- Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs
[4 hours old]: The Japanese brewer plans to shift non-alcoholic beer brewing to the US from Canada as tariffs bite

- Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
[7 hours old]: Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.

- 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
[13 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

- AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant
[13 hours old]: Arm Holding's chief executive Rene Haas says artificial intelligence will find a solution to the disease.

- UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
[12 hours old]: Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.

- Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs
[7 hours old]: Canada's levies - as high as 50% - will apply to nearly bn of US products, from steel to T-shirts.

- Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
[15 hours old]: Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.

- 'JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry'
[11 hours old]: Experts say they worry it could limit the company's ability to innovate in the future.

- Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
[13 hours old]: The funding will be used to build two more launchpads.


and in other older news ...

. A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32
[18 hours old]: Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.

. BBC News app
[11912 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?
[28 hours old]: And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?

. Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US
[21 hours old]: The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.

. Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling
[29 hours old]: A judge ruled Next can pay warehouse workers more because it is harder to recruit and retain them.

. Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
[30 hours old]: The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.

. Why the 'Temu Range Rover' is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover
[31 hours old]: Job cuts come as JLR faces falling sales and intense Chinese competition while trying to switch to electric vehicles.

. Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
[92 hours old]: The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?

. Chancellor calls for 'confidence about Britain' despite 'historic high' borrowing costs
[30 hours old]: John Healey detailed plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.

. The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam
[37 hours old]: About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.

. China to pump bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy
[43 hours old]: It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.

. Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
[31 hours old]: The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.

. Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says
[93 hours old]: Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

. More funding needed to boost construction jobs for young people, housing boss says
[41 hours old]: Recent analysis showed the construction sector needs an extra 2,200 workers a year to meet demand.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[113 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

. Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
[111 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[143 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
[214 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
[287 hours old]: A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

. How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
[311 hours old]: While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

. Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
[335 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

. 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
[359 hours old]: Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

. Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
[353 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

. How landscape gardening is being electrified
[455 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

. Food price cap plans giving farmer 'sleepless nights'
[16 hours old]: East Lothian farmer Jamie Wyllie says he's worried costs will get passed down the line to the food producers.

. Pre-loved uniforms save families £69, says charity
[37 hours old]: Clothing Coventry has helped provide thousands of children with second-hand school uniform.

. Cost of living on many minds ahead of Manx election
[40 hours old]: Residents, businesses and charities are focused on the economy ahead of the general election.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1150 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[1679 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
[2159 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
[2231 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda
[64 hours old]: Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.

. How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?
[92 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.

. Consumer Fight Back
[84 hours old]: Rejected for PIP? Most tribunal appeals succeed. We ask why.

. Money Box
[82 hours old]: What can we expect from a major review of financial literacy?

. 1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca
[102 hours old]: Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.


 
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