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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 17:55 02 Jun 2026
 
. Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal
[27 hours old]: The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

. Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
[66 hours old]: How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.

. Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
[80 hours old]: Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan also advises passengers to carry portable chargers and water due to lengthy queues.

. Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
[35 hours old]: Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1648 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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and in other news ...

- Police bodycam shows officers handcuffing stabbed student as he lay dying
[1 hours old]: Henry Nowak was handcuffed after his killer Vickrum Digwa lied and claimed he was racially abused by the teen.

- Murrell used fake invoices to cover up £400,000 spending spree
[1 hours old]: The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.

- Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
[4 hours old]: A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

* British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
[1 hours old]: Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

* Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
[0 hours old]: Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

* Married at First Sight UK allegations 'deeply disturbing', says watchdog
[0 hours old]: Ofcom says it is taking the the allegations against the Channel 4 programme "very seriously".

- UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian
[3 hours old]: A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a Paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

* South West Water fined £1.8m over Devon parasite outbreak
[0 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

- More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
[2 hours old]: Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

- Cara Delevingne says new music was inspired by getting sober
[5 hours old]: The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.

- Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait
[9 hours old]: Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.

- Can a reality show villain become mayor of one of America's largest cities?
[6 hours old]: Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.

- Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
[6 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

- Idris Elba and Torvill and Dean receive honours at Windsor Castle
[4 hours old]: Actress and comic Meera Syal was among the other stars to receive honours from King Charles on Tuesday.

- Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people
[1 hours old]: An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.

- Hackers trick Instagram AI chatbot into giving access to other users' accounts
[5 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

* Severely disabled people can now consent to care arrangements, Supreme Court rules
[0 hours old]: The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the attorney general for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.

- Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
[4 hours old]: Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

- Donaldson rape accuser says he apologised to her years later at a Christian centre
[1 hours old]: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.

- Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault
[2 hours old]: Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

- Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
[4 hours old]: Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

- Bashir returns to England team for first Test
[1 hours old]: Shoaib Bashir is backed as England’s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.

* Konate close to joining Real Madrid after Liverpool exit
[0 hours old]: France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer.

* Silva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move
[1 hours old]: Fulham manager Marco Silva confirms he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.

- Liverpool in advanced talks with Iraola
[7 hours old]: Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

- Does Southampton Spygate boss Eckert deserve a second chance?
[4 hours old]: BBC Sport explores the future of Southampton manager Tonda Eckert after he admitted his role in the Spygate scandal.

* Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine
[0 hours old]: Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.

- Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
[5 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

- Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
[4 hours old]: MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

- AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn
[10 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.


- Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
[10 hours old]: Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

- London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail
[13 hours old]: Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.

- China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
[9 hours old]: The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

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. How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools close
[18 hours old]: In schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needs

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. The Peter Mandelson Files (Again)
[22 hours old]: More than 1000 documents on Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador published.

. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[96 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

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

. OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
[22 hours old]: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

. Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
[24 hours old]: Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".

. UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
[24 hours old]: Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.

. Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies
[32 hours old]: The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.

. EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
[31 hours old]: US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.

. Why is Lidl opening a pub?
[41 hours old]: The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.

. Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers
[29 hours old]: The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".

. A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
[40 hours old]: A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

. Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
[41 hours old]: China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

. Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
[66 hours old]: The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

. Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
[87 hours old]: Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.

. How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
[88 hours old]: Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?

. Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
[67 hours old]: Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".

. Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
[97 hours old]: Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

. Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
[93 hours old]: The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

. Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
[102 hours old]: Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[41 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
[113 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?
[137 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
[150 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
[209 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[232 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[281 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[305 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[354 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[369 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
[371 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[450 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
[492 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[29 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

. Election 2026: Child poverty a 'huge red flag'
[35 hours old]: The children's commissioner says child poverty in Jersey "is a big red flag" for the community.

. Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
[102 hours old]: Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[714 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
[1074 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1594 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[1793 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[147 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[149 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

. This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
[191 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

. The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
[247 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

. Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
[267 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?