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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 06:15 01 Jun 2026
 
* Athlete forced to travel 800 miles for meeting that boss didn't show up for wins £149,000
[0 hours old]: Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the "final straw".

- Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived
[2 hours old]: Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.

- The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes
[5 hours old]: Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

. Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
[30 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
[44 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
[0 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
[1612 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.


and in other news ...

- Second batch of Mandelson files to be published on Monday
[9 hours old]: A government spokesperson says the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament".

* 'Don't be too kind': Stories from the maternity unit where mums were failed
[0 hours old]: BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

* NHS single patient record to be debated for first time
[1 hours old]: Reforms to the NHS records system could result in 20,000 fewer visits to A&E annually, according to government projections.

- Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
[6 hours old]: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.

- Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
[8 hours old]: Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

- 'Hardest video I've had to make' - KSI quits Sidemen after 13 years
[12 hours old]: The star, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, has been part of the YouTube group since 2013.

- Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report
[6 hours old]: The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

* Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
[0 hours old]: Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

- Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup
[10 hours old]: Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured.

- Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
[2 hours old]: The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.

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

- The Papers: Cancer pill's 'precious gift of time' and 'I Dua'
[4 hours old]: A pill for patients with pancreatic cancer features on Monday's front pages - as well as Dua Lipa's reported wedding to Callum Turner.

- Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk
[6 hours old]: Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.

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

- Arsenal fans turn streets red for victory parade
[7 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out to celebrate the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.

- Woman dies trying to rescue dog from sea
[12 hours old]: The woman, in her 60s, died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water, police say.

- Shot fired as officer struck by stolen police car
[10 hours old]: A PSNI officer is seriously injured and a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

- Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival
[3 hours old]: Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

- UK heatwave ends as cooler temperatures and rain forecast
[14 hours old]: Fresher Atlantic air has ended a week of record-breaking heat which saw the UK's hottest May day.

- Nicola Sturgeon Interview: The Analysis
[14 hours old]: The reaction to this morning's exclusive interview following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea

- Liverpool to open formal talks with Iraola
[8 hours old]: Liverpool will open formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach.

- Stick or twist for Arteta - how do Arsenal take next step?
[11 hours old]: Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League final heartbreak but thoughts are already moving to what they need to do to improve next season.

- Man City's future looks bright - and Shaw's role is key
[10 hours old]: Manchester City's domestic double is the start of what they hope will be a hugely successful period for the club - and Khadija Shaw is at the centre of it.

- Ice, Ice Baby and 'start of a new era' - best of Arsenal parade
[11 hours old]: For the first time in 22 years, Arsenal are the Premier League champions - and the players, staff and fans got to celebrate on Sunday with an incredible bus parade through the streets of north London.

- Fonseca, 19, shows title credentials by backing up Djokovic win
[5 hours old]: Rising star Joao Fonseca showcases his title credentials with victory over two-time finalist Casper Ruud to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals.

- Kohli inspires RCB to back-to-back IPL titles
[10 hours old]: Virat Kohli's imperious unbeaten 75 helps Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League final securing back-to-back titles.

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

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

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


and in other older news ...

. Russell T Davies' chilling new drama takes aim at disinformation
[30 hours old]: BBC News is given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.

. BBC News app
[9519 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

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

. Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale
[3750 hours old]: WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day

. A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family
[510 hours old]: Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.

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

. How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
[52 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
[31 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
[61 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
[57 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%
[66 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.

. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
[86 hours old]: A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

. 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
[85 hours old]: The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

. US government prepares to print 0 note featuring Trump's face
[82 hours old]: Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

. When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
[77 hours old]: Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

. Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
[74 hours old]: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[94 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

. Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
[84 hours old]: The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

. California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
[82 hours old]: Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

. Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
[91 hours old]: Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.

. EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
[86 hours old]: The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

. Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
[86 hours old]: A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

. How you can save money on your energy bill
[109 hours old]: Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.

. Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
[101 hours old]: New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

. Google worker charged with using internal data to make .2m on bets
[99 hours old]: The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

. The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
[103 hours old]: The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[77 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?
[102 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
[114 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
[174 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
[196 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
[246 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[270 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
[318 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?
[333 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'
[336 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
[414 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
[456 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
[66 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
[678 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
[1038 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
[1558 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
[1757 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
[112 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
[113 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
[156 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
[211 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?
[231 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?


 
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