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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:35 19 Jul 2026
 
. New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
[16 hours old]: Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

. Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
[72 hours old]: It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.

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

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* Burnham to promise 'more breathing room' as he takes over as PM
[0 hours old]: The Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street as he becomes the seventh prime minister in 10 years on Monday.

- Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
[6 hours old]: Five people are killed and at least 35 injured as Ukraine's two largest cities are targeted, as Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.

- Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
[4 hours old]: The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.

* US and Iran trade fire after two US soldiers killed in Jordan
[0 hours old]: Kuwait says an electricity and water plant is on fire after the second such attack in two days. Iran says US strikes hit an under-construction nuclear power plant.

- Record numbers of honours for working class heroes
[15 hours old]: Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.

- The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles
[3 hours old]: The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.

- Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90
[9 hours old]: His son, actor Jason Donovan, posted to social media that his father died on Saturday night peacefully in Melbourne, Australia

- Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts
[9 hours old]: After an eight-year absence from UK stages, Bruno Mars returned to Wembley Stadium with a polished, hit-filled show.

- Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
[6 hours old]: Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.

- Digital ID plan to be scrapped in Burnham's first major policy pledge
[8 hours old]: A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

- Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
[7 hours old]: Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?

- I've been a World Cup official - I promise you there is no favouritism
[7 hours old]: Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.

- Trump presence means long queues for World Cup final
[1 hours old]: Supporters are facing hours of queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.

- Could there be a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
[3 hours old]: The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.

- Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole
[3 hours old]: Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.

- Britain 'set for bumper year' for butterflies
[11 hours old]: A hot and dry spring means a greater variety and more butterflies across the UK, a charity says.

- Minnesota senior wins law change so she can enjoy Happy Hour at care home
[5 hours old]: Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.

- What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
[4 hours old]: Former insiders explain ahead of moving in day.

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[8 hours old]: Watch to find out

- Trump presence means two-hour queues for World Cup final
[1 hours old]: Supporters are facing hours of queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.

* Antonelli wins to extend lead after Russell crashes out
[0 hours old]: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli re-establishes a comfortable championship lead with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix while team-mate George Russell crashes out.

- Has Saka shown Tuchel he's too good to leave out?
[8 hours old]: Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.

- Patience, power, perfection - Duckett's record-breaking innings
[3 hours old]: Ben Duckett rewrites the record books as he scores 141 in the third and final One Day International against India, the highest score by any men's batter in an ODI at Lord's, beating the previous record of 138, set by Sir Viv Richards in 1975.

- Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
[3 hours old]: The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.

- Anger as water supply misery continues for second day
[4 hours old]: Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.

- Why has British Steel been nationalised?
[3 hours old]: The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

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and in other older news ...

. Why the half-time show may be a taste of things to come
[16 hours old]: The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.

. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
[17 hours old]: More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

. Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
[18 hours old]: Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

. Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?
[17 hours old]: When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.

. Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
[17 hours old]: Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.

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. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
[59 hours old]: Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

. 'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it
[40 hours old]: It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.

. Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
[49 hours old]: The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.

. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
[54 hours old]: Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?

. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
[60 hours old]: Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

. China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
[49 hours old]: The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

. Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
[59 hours old]: From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

. China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
[49 hours old]: The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.

. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
[66 hours old]: Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

. Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[51 hours old]: UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.

. Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
[56 hours old]: Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

. Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts
[58 hours old]: Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

. White House teleprompter operator accused of making 0k from Trump speech bets
[71 hours old]: A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly 0,000 on Kalshi.

. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
[83 hours old]: The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

. British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
[78 hours old]: The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

. UK economy returns to growth in May
[81 hours old]: The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.

. TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
[78 hours old]: It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

. Chip giant TSMC pledges another 0bn to expand US production
[79 hours old]: The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to 5bn.

. Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'
[91 hours old]: The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.

. Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan
[78 hours old]: The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.

. SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
[95 hours old]: Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[138 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
[162 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
[258 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?
[306 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?
[402 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[594 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[642 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

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

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[738 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
[762 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?
[809 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Guidance needed for families reclaiming childcare
[34 hours old]: Some families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.

. Rural residents back heating oil protection plan
[35 hours old]: Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.

. 'I'd rather not leave the house so I don't get into more debt'
[36 hours old]: Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand.

. What are your rights if you buy something that breaks?
[50 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[450 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
[930 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
[1002 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
[1259 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
[1842 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Why women should speak openly about money
[47 hours old]: Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life.

. How do you split the bill with friends?
[60 hours old]: Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner.

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