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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:15 10 Apr 2026
 
- EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
[2 hours old]: The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

* One dead after bus carrying British tourists crashes in Canary Islands, officials say
[0 hours old]: The vehicle fell from a height of 10m near the San Sebastián de La Gomera, according to Spanish news outlet El Mundo.

- EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
[1 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

- 500 Irish petrol stations could have no fuel 'by the end of the day'
[2 hours old]: Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland has been affected for the fourth day in a row on Friday as vehicles, including tractors, block roads.

* How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
[1 hours old]: Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

- Man arrested over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel
[2 hours old]: Two men and two women, whose identities have not yet been released, died when they tried to board a water taxi off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais.

. Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation
[27 hours old]: British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.

. Unpack all the latest drama from Race Across the World
[21 hours old]: Celebrity superfans and travel expert Alfie Watts join Tyler West to discuss the episode!

. Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
[52 hours old]: Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

. Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
[50 hours old]: Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

. India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief
[55 hours old]: India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[376 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2151 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
[2633 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 ...

- Man arrested after baby girl dies from dog bite
[2 hours old]: Two dogs seized from the same address have been destroyed, police say.

- Parents' fury at Army's delay to report missing son
[9 hours old]: L/Cpl Ryan Rudd was not reported missing until two weeks after he was last seen in Selby.

* Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge
[1 hours old]: Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for being responsible for his wife Kimberly's death, in the first case of its kind in Scotland.

- LeBron and Bronny James record first son-to-father assist in NBA history
[10 hours old]: Bronny James passes to parent LeBron for the first son-to-father assist in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

* Mandelson faces £300 fine for urinating in street
[1 hours old]: Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be fined for public urination but the council cannot find an address.

- Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits
[1 hours old]: The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California

- Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chairman after 40 years
[4 hours old]: The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

- Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
[3 hours old]: Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".

- Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks
[1 hours old]: Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if a ceasefire is already in place, a senior official tells the BBC.

- The high-stakes diplomacy that led to Pakistan hosting US-Iran peace talks
[3 hours old]: Critical minerals, cryptocurrency, and CIA co-operation - how Asim Munir, Trump’s “favourite field marshal”, may have pulled off the diplomatic coup of the century.

- Sun shines on Grand National Ladies Day
[2 hours old]: Racegoers put their spring trends on show on one of the best days for fashion at Aintree.

- Can stats help you find the Grand National winner?
[11 hours old]: How might data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday's Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer.

* Epstein survivors' calls to meet King and Queen harder to ignore as US visit approaches
[1 hours old]: The King and Queen's state visit to the US faces more questions about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

- This coat cost 8 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
[10 hours old]: Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.

- From a smuggled harmonica to Artemis' playlist - the history of music in space
[8 hours old]: Astronauts in space have been jamming to Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club, but how does it all happen?

- Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar
[4 hours old]: Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.

- Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
[8 hours old]: She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".

* Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers
[0 hours old]: The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

- Men behind 'Tripadvisor for people smugglers' jailed for 19 years
[7 hours old]: Dilshad Shamo and Ali Khdir ran the "sophisticated and successful" operation from a car wash business.

- Man accused of coercing wife into sex with 120 men goes on trial in Sweden
[2 hours old]: The 61-year-old denies threatening physical violence and plying his wife with drugs to force her into having sex with strangers.

- Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor
[2 hours old]: The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.

- Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?
[7 hours old]: And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon

- Gold Dancer put down after winning at Aintree
[3 hours old]: Gold Dancer is put down after he suffers a broken back when winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on day two of the Grand National Meeting.

- I'm not better than Frank or Tudor - Spurs boss De Zerbi
[2 hours old]: Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says he is "not better" than predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the Premier League strugglers.

* Will this be the biggest Women's Six Nations so far?
[1 hours old]: Rugby union was the second most-watched women's sport in 2025 after England's home Rugby World Cup win, so with momentum at an all-time high, will this year's Six Nations be the biggest yet?

- Fernandez sorry but will miss Man City - Rosenior
[3 hours old]: Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.

- Is Fernandes' own goal the worst of all time?
[5 hours old]: Porto's Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal for Porto against Nottingham Forest on Thursday, but how does it compare to the worst of all-time?

* Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years
[0 hours old]: A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.

- Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
[4 hours old]: The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

- Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
[6 hours old]: UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

- White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
[14 hours old]: The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

- How families can get crisis support to heat homes
[12 hours old]: A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

- Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
[12 hours old]: The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.

- Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
[12 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.

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and in other older news ...

. Simple guide: How the Iran war is affecting the cost of holidays, food and clothes
[17 hours old]: Fuel costs have already soared, flights and mortgages are also rising - and food could soon do the same.

. Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
[18 hours old]: Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.

. Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
[16 hours old]: The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

. Weekly quiz: What might have made Paddington panic about his marmalade?
[22 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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. How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
[3587 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[18 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
[25 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

. Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
[21 hours old]: Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

. OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
[20 hours old]: The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

. Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
[19 hours old]: The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

. UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
[32 hours old]: Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

. Lidl begins building its first ever pub
[29 hours old]: The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

. Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
[51 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

. UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
[54 hours old]: Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

. Music giant Universal gets bn takeover offer
[55 hours old]: The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

. Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
[77 hours old]: The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

. Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
[82 hours old]: The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[34 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities
[68 hours old]: Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.

. Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
[69 hours old]: The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[42 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[66 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[89 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

. Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
[113 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[257 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[282 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[247 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[353 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[377 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[424 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[443 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[449 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[472 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[495 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[521 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[545 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[322 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[521 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[55 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[193 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[194 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[353 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[354 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.