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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 21:55 24 Feb 2026
 
. Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud
[29 hours old]: The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[141 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[383 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. 'It's cheaper to ship gluten-free food from the UK'
[39 hours old]: A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1076 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
[1558 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 ...

- Mandelson's lawyers say he was arrested over 'baseless' claim he was a flight risk
[1 hours old]: The peer's lawyers say there is no truth in the suggestion he was planning to leave the UK.

* Andrew 'rude and arrogant', minister says as MPs back release of trade role files
[0 hours old]: The former prince travelled the globe as the UK's trade representative between 2001 and 2011.

- BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony
[6 hours old]: The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.

- Man 'caused wife's death by controlling her', jury told
[7 hours old]: Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.

- GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
[6 hours old]: New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

- 'I wanted to save her life' - the moment twin sisters learned they were identical
[7 hours old]: The surprise discovery meant Grace Leggett could not be a stem cell donor for her sister Caitlin.

- UK temperatures expected to reach 18C after rainy start to 2026
[1 hours old]: How high will temperatures reach and how long will stay mild? Darren Bett has the details.

- Nancy Guthrie's family offers m reward to bring home missing mother
[6 hours old]: Fighting back tears, the missing woman's NBC host daughter says they accept she may be dead.

- Driver admits causing death of mother pushing pram
[3 hours old]: Rebecca Ableman was struck on the head by crane equipment dangling from a lorry, a court hears.

- Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month
[9 hours old]: Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.

- Reform by-election activist suspended over posts
[3 hours old]: Adam Mitula, who has been campaigning ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election, made the posts on X.

- Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year
[3 hours old]: Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

- 'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders
[14 hours old]: The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

- Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency
[2 hours old]: Few of Donald Trump’s speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night.

* Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
[1 hours old]: The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

- Rose Wylie: The 91-year-old art world rebel in her prime
[5 hours old]: The artist is the first female British painter to have a show in the main galleries of the Royal Academy.

- MPs openly criticising Andrew reflects shift in tradition
[1 hours old]: In the Commons, MPs shared their personal experiences of meeting the former prince – all of them were resoundingly negative.

* 'Snoop Dogg performed private gig in our canteen'
[1 hours old]: The US rapper performed back to back classics, ahead of attending his first Swansea City game.

- Man admits stealing Fabergé egg and watch worth £2m
[4 hours old]: Enzo Conticello stole a handbag, containing the items, in Soho, Southwark Crown Court hears.

- BBL death investigation dropped after suspect dies
[6 hours old]: Mum-of-five Alice Webb died in 2024 after becoming unwell following cosmetic treatment.

- Court backlog will continue to rise even with new reforms, Lammy says
[3 hours old]: The justice secretary says every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.

- Government relaunches green payment scheme for farmers after sudden closures
[4 hours old]: Long-awaited detail of funding for environmental farming schemes is announced at the NFU conference.

- Inaction on warrant a 'serious failure' before Nottingham attacks, says police chief
[3 hours old]: Valdo Calocane killed three people and seriously injured three others in Nottingham on 13 June 2023.

- Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
[8 hours old]: The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarta after armed men rammed one of the gates.

- The David Lammy Interview
[5 hours old]: Adam and Chris speak to the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary.

- A Woman's Hour and SEND in the Spotlight special
[9 hours old]: We hear from a range of voices on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.

* 'The day Brook showed he is an England leader'
[0 hours old]: After an immature winter, Harry Brook's mature and majestic century against Pakistan proved he is England's leader for the future, writes Matthew Henry.

- 'It would be catastrophic' - are Spurs too big to go down?
[5 hours old]: Tottenham's heavy north London derby defeat against Arsenal on Sunday just confirmed what everyone already knew - Igor Tudor's team are in serious trouble. BBC Sport assesses their precarious situation, what relegation might bring and asks if they are too big to go down?

- 'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival'
[4 hours old]: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in September in a rematch of their 2015 blockbuster, but with both men nearning 50 years old, is it a fight that can deliver?

- Why Champions League return is crucial to Man Utd
[6 hours old]: Up to fourth in the Premier League after Monday's win at Everton, Champions League qualification would be a big boost to Manchester United's finances after two years outside Europe's elite club competition.

- Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
[4 hours old]: The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.

- Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur
[1 hours old]: Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.

- Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order
[11 hours old]: Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

- Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
[9 hours old]: Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.

- Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
[8 hours old]: The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.

- Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law
[2 hours old]: New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.

- What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?
[5 hours old]: BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.

- Clothing bank faces closure as donations fall
[15 hours old]: Clothing Coventry has been operating since 2020, and needs £50,000 a year to keep the doors open.

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and in other older news ...

. Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
[16 hours old]: Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

. Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
[16 hours old]: This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured


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. Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
[16 hours old]: There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[21 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'
[18 hours old]: The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

. FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund
[20 hours old]: The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.

. When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
[33 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

. No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit
[27 hours old]: Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.

. Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms
[33 hours old]: Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".

. Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals
[24 hours old]: The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

. Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban
[33 hours old]: Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

. Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings
[34 hours old]: Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.

. What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
[38 hours old]: After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.

. How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
[45 hours old]: More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

. The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes
[53 hours old]: Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

. 'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment
[66 hours old]: Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.

. Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
[61 hours old]: After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

. Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
[92 hours old]: As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost 0 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.

. Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?
[101 hours old]: If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

. MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
[64 hours old]: A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

. KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
[101 hours old]: Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

. Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
[105 hours old]: The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

. Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
[104 hours old]: Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[46 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[118 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[190 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[204 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[286 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[295 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[286 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[310 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[358 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[175 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[351 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. Funding approved to reduce cold deaths
[56 hours old]: Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2094 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?
[2206 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
[2294 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?

. When the retail staff can't help you
[105 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.

. Why youth unemployment is rising
[170 hours old]: Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

. File on 4 Investigates
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. Why you should consider switching bank accounts
[270 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.