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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:15 27 Jul 2026
 
- What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
[5 hours old]: The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.


- How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans
[9 hours old]: For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

. Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
[25 hours old]: Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

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


and in other news ...

- Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
[1 hours old]: Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".

- Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
[6 hours old]: A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

- Funeral director who left people unburied breached families' trust 'on industrial scale', court hears
[5 hours old]: The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".

* Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post
[0 hours old]: The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

- Man jailed for abduction and rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh basement
[5 hours old]: Aaron Strachan was told he may never be released from prison after abducting and raping the girl in Edinburgh last year.

- Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
[6 hours old]: The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.

* US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of teen
[0 hours old]: The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

- Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
[5 hours old]: Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".

- TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
[9 hours old]: His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.

- UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
[10 hours old]: Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

- Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
[8 hours old]: The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

- Teen denies endangering lives of 165 people on migrant boat crossing
[7 hours old]: Chan Mathok Atak, 19, from Sudan, is accused of endangering life during a sea journey to the UK.

- Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
[2 hours old]: The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

- France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
[2 hours old]: Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

- How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
[11 hours old]: Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".

- Burnham says he wants to fix social care - here are four ways he could do it
[7 hours old]: With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

- Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
[6 hours old]: One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.

- Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
[9 hours old]: Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.

- Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
[14 hours old]: Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.

- Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave
[10 hours old]: Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.

- 'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers
[2 hours old]: The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.

- Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
[13 hours old]: Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.

- Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
[4 hours old]: Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

- Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
[9 hours old]: As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

- Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
[10 hours old]: The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".

- Nans who befriended pro wrestler on flight to Vegas in talks to make a film
[10 hours old]: Four grandmothers who befriended a pro wrestler are in talks about bringing their story to the big screen.

- Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck
[3 hours old]: Chelsea are in talks to sign Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson and Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.

- Inter in advanced talks with England defender Stones
[2 hours old]: England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.

- English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
[4 hours old]: English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.

- 'Nothing makes sense' - Ramsay-Peaty beaten again
[1 hours old]: Adam Ramsay-Peaty says "nothing makes sense" as he again has to settle for bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

- Liverpool's centre-back situation and why Iraola must act
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at Liverpool's issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.

- 'Give him his passport' - Hearn backs British champion's citizenship fight
[8 hours old]: British champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for more than 20 years but is fighting for British citizenship - his story features in a new BBC documentary.

- Injured Draper withdraws on eve of another tournament
[1 hours old]: Former British number one Jack Draper withdraws from another event because of issues around his recurring long-term arm injury.

* Some people's chats with Claude AI found publicly available online
[0 hours old]: Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.

- Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
[3 hours old]: Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.

- Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
[6 hours old]: John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.

- Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
[7 hours old]: The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

- Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
[12 hours old]: The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

- Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
[8 hours old]: The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.


- Average income down in real terms, survey says
[5 hours old]: The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published.

- 'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
[10 hours old]: The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.


and in other older news ...

. Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
[23 hours old]: The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

. Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
[17 hours old]: Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

. BBC News app
[10880 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

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

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

. What has the BBC ever done for me?
[205 hours old]: Romesh asks the big question on an epic journey with a host of famous faces.

. Shein swings to m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
[20 hours old]: The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

. Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
[46 hours old]: Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

. Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
[46 hours old]: Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

. ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
[71 hours old]: As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

. Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
[60 hours old]: Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.

. Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
[74 hours old]: The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

. Paramount and Warner Bros pause 0bn merger amid legal challenge
[72 hours old]: Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.

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

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

. Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
[70 hours old]: The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

. Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
[84 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 complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
[95 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn


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

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[168 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
[191 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?
[335 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
[358 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
[455 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?
[502 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?
[599 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
[17 hours old]: Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[647 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
[1127 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
[1199 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
[1455 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
[2039 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[55 hours old]: What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[89 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.

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

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[108 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
[110 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.


 
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