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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:35 24 Jul 2026
 
. Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
[31 hours old]: The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[563 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

- Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 cap
[7 hours old]: The operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham's new scheme.

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* Man describes trying to save mother and daughter who drowned off Essex beach
[1 hours old]: Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.

- 'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
[1 hours old]: A woman in her 20s has been charged by gardaí (Irish police) and is due in court on Friday evening.

- Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
[5 hours old]: BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for

- Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
[4 hours old]: The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

- NBA superstar LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers
[2 hours old]: Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.

* Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge
[0 hours old]: Police say a number of armed officers entered the River Thames but were recovered after the crash.

- Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
[4 hours old]: While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

- PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands of gamers unable to play
[1 hours old]: Sony's status page read that it was "working to resolve the issue as soon as possible".

- Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales
[2 hours old]: The Royal Commission of Wales said some of these known sites have not been seen clearly in decades.

* Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say
[0 hours old]: Federal investigators continue to search for the sources amid the largest number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in US history.

- They became best friends - then discovered they were brother and sister
[8 hours old]: Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.

- India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
[2 hours old]: Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.

- Chris Mason: What Burnham's first week in power tells us about his agenda
[5 hours old]: The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.

- How Jimothy the raccoon became the internet's latest animal obsession
[4 hours old]: It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.



- Using a bathroom 20 times a day - life in the middle of US cyclospora outbreak
[7 hours old]: A historic cyclospora outbreak spreading across the US is causing havoc in pockets of Michigan, the hardest hit state.

- Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good', say Ghetto Kids
[4 hours old]: The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

- Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
[7 hours old]: On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.

* Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
[0 hours old]: Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.

- EA's bestselling football video game gets 16+ age rating due to loot boxes
[7 hours old]: The football game's popular Ultimate Team earns it a 16+ rating from age ratings board PEGI.

- Sarah Ferguson's charity formally closes down
[6 hours old]: Sarah’s Trust had previously said it was closing “for the foreseeable future”.

* Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
[0 hours old]: The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.

- First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
[4 hours old]: Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.

- A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
[3 hours old]: Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

* Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
[1 hours old]: British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.

- Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
[8 hours old]: Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.

* Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour after Alpe d'Huez win
[1 hours old]: Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after taking a storming victory on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez.

* Hamilton fastest as new Aston Martin makes encouraging debut
[0 hours old]: Lewis Hamilton leads team-mate Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in Friday practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

- NBA superstar James, 41, to join Philadelphia 76ers
[2 hours old]: Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.

- Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
[8 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

- UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
[9 hours old]: Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

- US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
[6 hours old]: Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

- We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
[5 hours old]: Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

- Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[8 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around 0 a barrel.

- Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
[9 hours old]: The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.

- Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife 4m in divorce settlement
[10 hours old]: The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

- New figures show costs rising for pensioners
[6 hours old]: They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.

- How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[13 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

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. Heatwave anxiety made me feel helpless - here’s how to manage it
[18 hours old]: Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

. Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?
[23 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[57 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

. With great power comes great responsibility
[94 hours old]: Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

. UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
[19 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
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. Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
[20 hours old]: The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

. Oil prices hit 0 for the first time since May
[27 hours old]: The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

. Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
[28 hours old]: Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

. Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue
[21 hours old]: A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

. Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
[22 hours old]: As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

. Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
[26 hours old]: A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

. Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'
[23 hours old]: Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

. Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired
[37 hours old]: Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

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

. Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'
[36 hours old]: A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

. Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here
[56 hours old]: June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.

. China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says
[18 hours old]: The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[92 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[115 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[259 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[283 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[379 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[426 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[523 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[571 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
[1051 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
[1123 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[1380 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1963 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Business Daily
[22 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[33 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

. What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
[35 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.

. The Bottom Line
[31 hours old]: What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?