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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 01:35 22 Jun 2026
 
- Family of driver killed in Bedford train crash 'devastated' by loss
[3 hours old]: Shaun Burton's family say they are devastated, while a union leader calls his death "heartbreaking".

* Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
[0 hours old]: Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[80 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

. CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
[81 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.



and in other news ...

- Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts
[7 hours old]: It comes as US President Donald Trump says on social media that the PM will resign, in a further blow to the Labour leader.

- Signs grow that PM will resign with mood in government shifting
[13 hours old]: The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure.

* First round of direct US-Iran talks since deal expected to continue through the night
[0 hours old]: The US president, who is not at the talks, had earlier exchanged warnings with Iran's negotiator over clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

* Four-day extreme heat warning begins as temperatures could hit 38C
[0 hours old]: A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force and will now last through to Thursday.

- Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
[5 hours old]: The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.

- CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe
[6 hours old]: A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.

- Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
[3 hours old]: Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.

- Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
[11 hours old]: The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

- William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father's Day
[3 hours old]: The Princess of Wales and the couple's children share message for "the best papa in the world".

- Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran
[2 hours old]: Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.

- Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
[5 hours old]: Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.

- The records that look set to be broken
[10 hours old]: The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.

- All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
[13 hours old]: From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.

- How many World Cup Golden Boot winners can you name?
[15 hours old]: How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?


- Remote town doesn't have a bank anymore and the nearest is an hour’s drive away
[1 hours old]: When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

- Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts
[3 hours old]: Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.

- The questions facing England after awful fortnight
[4 hours old]: As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.

- Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad
[2 hours old]: A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.

- In pictures: Swimmers and hikers enjoy solstice
[15 hours old]: A selection of images from across the UK to mark the longest day of the year.

* Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
[1 hours old]: Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

- Manslaughter arrest after death on small boat crossing
[9 hours old]: The migrant was found unresponsive on a boat in the English Channel on Saturday.

- Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
[9 hours old]: Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.

- Girl and two boys held over teen's fatal stabbing
[7 hours old]: Jamal Coombes was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill, Battersea, on Saturday morning.

- Stokes and Atkinson found 'blameless for violent conduct' as pair return to squad
[8 hours old]: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.

- Why Keir Starmer’s resignation looks more likely than ever
[12 hours old]: The government message about the PM’s future has changed.

* Clark blocks out noise to stumble to US Open title
[1 hours old]: Wyndham Clark blocks out the noise of the fans to win a second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills.

* Cape Verde fan goes wild over first goal live on BBC News
[0 hours old]: During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.




* Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[1 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.


and in other older news ...

. Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
[17 hours old]: Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.

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[10018 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
[99 hours old]: And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
[216 hours old]: Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

. Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
[60 hours old]: Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

. O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
[57 hours old]: The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

. Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
[63 hours old]: The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

. 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
[65 hours old]: Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

. Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
[73 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[63 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.

. Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
[83 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

. Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
[85 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

. Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
[82 hours old]: The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

. Why has Texas set its sights on London?
[91 hours old]: Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.

. Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
[101 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

. Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[104 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

. Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[110 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[121 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[113 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

. 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[115 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[123 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[119 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[132 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[136 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

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

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[133 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[73 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[97 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[144 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[169 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[241 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[265 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[313 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[337 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[409 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[433 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[481 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[505 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[576 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[601 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[613 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[673 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
[57 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[63 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[265 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
[337 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
[593 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
[1177 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1537 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Money Box
[37 hours old]: Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.

. Who had the best World Cup advert?
[58 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

. Americast
[61 hours old]: The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space

. Business Daily
[76 hours old]: Which jobs could be most resistant to the rise of AI?


 
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