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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 09:55 22 Sep 2026
 
- Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch
[3 hours old]: The issue saw vehicles leave the A9 and travel through the Perthshire villages of Ballinluig, Tulliemet and Guay.

- Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
[7 hours old]: The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.

. Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years
[46 hours old]: It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.

. Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says
[89 hours old]: The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

. Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
[87 hours old]: O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[153 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

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

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* Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
[0 hours old]: The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

* Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
[0 hours old]: Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

- Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
[2 hours old]: In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.

- Who will - and who won't - be talking to Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly?
[4 hours old]: The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.

* UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks
[0 hours old]: The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.

* Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
[1 hours old]: The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.

- Watch: Six-year-old girl from China sets new Rubik's Cube world record
[6 hours old]: Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions.

* Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
[1 hours old]: Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

- Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
[7 hours old]: Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.

- What we found in Earl Spencer's controversial Diana memoir
[12 hours old]: What further revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published?

- Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
[1 hours old]: The G7 also condemns "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security.

- New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives
[8 hours old]: The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.

- I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to
[9 hours old]: Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.

- The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
[9 hours old]: From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.

- I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
[9 hours old]: The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

- 'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery'
[9 hours old]: Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.

- 'Real fear Luke Littler could walk away from the sport' - darts would be loser in booing row
[14 hours old]: Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?

- The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'
[5 hours old]: A second glitch this month in the national air traffic system and the PM's first major foreign policy move lead the papers.

- Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
[4 hours old]: The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

- Watch: Ukraine's race to counter new jet-powered Russian drones
[3 hours old]: Russia's new drones are harder to intercept, making recent attacks on Ukraine even more devastating.

- Four dead after powerful Typhoon Dujuan lashes Japan
[3 hours old]: The storm pulled away from Japan after bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Tokyo and surrounding areas.

- Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
[12 hours old]: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

- Schools not ready for AI and 'crying out' for government guidance, report warns
[8 hours old]: Author Sir Anthony Seldon says AI needs to be addressed with the same urgency as a war or epidemic.

- Being run over by pitch roller during match warm-up was terrifying, says ex-England star Townsend
[10 hours old]: Former England winger Andros Townsend says he was lucky to escape from under a pitch roller with just a few "bumps and bruises".

- Outrage in India over viral video of teen molested and her friend beaten
[3 hours old]: Three minors were arrested after videos capturing the assault went viral in India, sparking anger.

* England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals
[0 hours old]: England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

* Pollock signs new Northampton deal in excess of £400K
[0 hours old]: Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.

- 'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?
[2 hours old]: The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?

- Chelsea struggles to Villa bench - Garnacho faces defining season
[2 hours old]: Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.

- Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A
[2 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

- 'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row
[14 hours old]: Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?

- Israel FA accuses Hallgrimsson of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity'
[11 hours old]: The Israel FA accuse Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of "ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity" in comments made last week.

- Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting
[7 hours old]: British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.

- Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for 0bn merger with Warner Bros
[11 hours old]: The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

* Businesses struggle to profit as fuel prices soar
[0 hours old]: Fuel prices across the West have risen to nearly £2 per litre amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

- Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k'
[3 hours old]: A business says fuel duty will need to be cut by 30p to 50p per litre to help.

- Soaring fuel costs hit small businesses
[3 hours old]: It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.

- Winter support planned for vulnerable residents
[3 hours old]: People could be eligible for awards of between £150 to £250, depending on their circumstances.

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. Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory
[16 hours old]: The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[22 hours old]: Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

. UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC
[29 hours old]: It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

. Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
[22 hours old]: The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.

. US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
[27 hours old]: Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.

. Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check
[24 hours old]: How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

. Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
[45 hours old]: The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

. Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
[42 hours old]: Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

. Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
[57 hours old]: In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

. Lib Dems vow to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
[42 hours old]: Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.

. Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
[81 hours old]: Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

. Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'
[26 hours old]: Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.

. Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
[67 hours old]: The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

. 'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
[87 hours old]: The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at 0 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

. Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'
[87 hours old]: Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

. We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
[94 hours old]: The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

. British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say
[92 hours old]: A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[105 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[129 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[273 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

. I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
[273 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
[297 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[321 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

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

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[435 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
[433 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
[465 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
[537 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1473 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
[2001 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
[2481 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
[2554 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic
[91 hours old]: Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

. Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
[94 hours old]: Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

. 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
[99 hours old]: New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.

. Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
[128 hours old]: The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

. The Documentary
[127 hours old]: Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?