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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 09:15 27 Jul 2026
 
- Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
[11 hours old]: Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

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

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* NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
[0 hours old]: The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

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

- Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
[13 hours old]: Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

- PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
[1 hours old]: The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

- Girlguiding unveils first major uniform redesign since 1990
[9 hours old]: Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.

- UK's most parched regions miss chance for rain ahead of next heatwave
[9 hours old]: Much of the UK continues to experience very dry conditions after a summer marked by low rainfall and recurring heatwaves.

- Funeral boss who lied about burying dad has shown no remorse, daughter says
[3 hours old]: Robert Bush is being sentenced later for a string of offences, including denying proper burials.

- Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle
[2 hours old]: Several others, including a two-year-old boy, were also injured. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says a suspect is in custody.

- Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
[11 hours old]: The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

* Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
[1 hours old]: Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

- Littler wins Matchplay and smashes records
[11 hours old]: Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

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

- Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer
[3 hours old]: Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.

- 'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
[2 hours old]: The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

- 'South Asian programmes helped us settle into our new lives'
[8 hours old]: Early South Asian programming included music and practical tips to settle into British life.

- UK papers: Youth benefits 'crack down' and Gatwick 'Fly and dry'
[4 hours old]: Andy Burnham's latest policy plans dominate many of Monday's newspapers.

- Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
[7 hours old]: Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

- 'Antisemitism felt relentless' - Jewish students on life at UK universities
[3 hours old]: Some students said they are having to hide their Jewish identity, fearing physical and verbal abuse.

- Watch: Scaffolding tumbles from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
[6 hours old]: Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.

- Four people including baby die after car crash
[1 hours old]: Four people, including a baby, died after a car crashed into trees in Derby. The driver was arrested.

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

- It's me, Cathy – thousands pay tribute to Kate Bush classic
[15 hours old]: People in Haworth join thousands around the world to re-create the 1978 video for Wuthering Heights.

- Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms as PSG step away
[2 hours old]: RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.

- Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record
[11 hours old]: Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

- Rogers and Palmer can play together - Alonso
[2 hours old]: Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer.

- Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary
[13 hours old]: Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.

- Pogacar wins fifth Tour title amid Paris finish drama
[12 hours old]: Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.

- Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold
[12 hours old]: Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.

- Craig Overton hits twin Jamie for decisive six
[11 hours old]: Craig Overton wins the battle against his twin brother as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit, while Jos Buttler stars for Manchester Super Giants.

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

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

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

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. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[119 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

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

. Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
[32 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
[32 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
[57 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?
[46 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
[60 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
[58 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
[66 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
[70 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
[56 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?
[70 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
[81 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
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. We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
[66 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
[154 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
[177 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?
[321 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
[344 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
[441 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?
[488 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?
[585 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Last chance to apply for help with school costs
[21 hours old]: The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[633 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
[1113 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
[1185 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
[1441 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
[2025 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[41 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?
[75 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
[83 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[94 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
[96 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.