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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 15:55 11 Feb 2026
 
* Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets
[1 hours old]: Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[65 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
[185 hours old]: Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[758 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[1240 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?


and in other news ...

* PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
[0 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.

- What we know so far about the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
[2 hours old]: Nine people have been killed and 25 injured in the shootings at a school and home in a rural community in western Canada.

- Brief sent by Andrew to Epstein included gold investments, file seen by BBC suggests
[3 hours old]: The briefing which includes "high value commercial opportunities" in Helmand province, appears in the Epstein files.

- Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government's 'political reply' to massive protests
[3 hours old]: Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.


- 'Hard to forgive' love cheat biathlete, says ex-girlfriend
[4 hours old]: Norwegian medal-winning biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologises again for cheating on his ex-girlfriend.

- Dad unlawfully killed daughter in Texas shooting, coroner rules
[3 hours old]: Lucy Harrison had earlier argued with her father about Donald Trump, an inquest into her death heard.

- Oatly can no longer use term 'milk' in its marketing
[2 hours old]: The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.

- Boys stable after double stabbing at London school
[3 hours old]: The two boys, age 12 and 13, were attacked while at school in north-west London.

- Dead flies and dirty knife - Michelin-starred restaurant's hygiene failings revealed
[2 hours old]: Ynyshir says its approach is “intentionally non-conventional” and has “played a key role in placing Wales on the international culinary map”.

- The skill and controversy of France's ice dance stars
[4 hours old]: There is plenty of intrigue on the ice heading into the Milan-Cortina ice dance finals - and that is nothing compared to the drama off it.

- In Pictures: The best of the Winter Olympics - day by day
[4 hours old]: The most striking photographs from the Milan-Cortina Games.

- What skating 'Disco Brits' must do to win Olympic medal
[10 hours old]: Robin Cousins says Britons Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson need to be "flawless" to win an Olympic medal on Wednesday.

- 12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo
[6 hours old]: Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.

- Why Frank at Tottenham was a gamble that ended in bitter failure
[5 hours old]: Thomas Frank's sacking came as no surprise on Wednesday. His appointment by Tottenham was a gamble that ended in a storm of toxicity, writes Phil McNulty.

* What are Canada's gun ownership laws?
[0 hours old]: A deadly mass shooting in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada's gun laws should be toughened.

- How a TV journalist helped crack a murder cold case
[2 hours old]: An interview by journalist Rafal Zalewski with a murderer was the "tipping point" to her confession.

- Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
[4 hours old]: Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.

* Dancer Robin Windsor depressed after leaving Strictly, actress tells inquest
[0 hours old]: Actress Lisa Riley is among those giving evidence to the inquest of her late Strictly dance partner.

- Swiss bar owners face questions from victims' lawyers over fire disaster
[1 hours old]: Jacques Moretti is questioned by lawyers over the New Year's Day fire disaster in Crans-Montana that left 41 people dead.

- Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
[13 hours old]: Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.

- More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme
[4 hours old]: The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.

- Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner
[6 hours old]: The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.

- Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
[12 hours old]: She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around 0m.

- No-balls, a wide & absurd run-out - a wild T20 World Cup finish
[5 hours old]: Watch South Africa and Afghanistan play out a thrilling final over of their match at the T20 World Cup, culminating in a super over.

- 'England the perfect game for Scotland's salvation army'
[6 hours old]: Defeat against Italy made centre Huw Jones "angry and frustrated" - but he is viewing England on Saturday as the perfect game for Scotland.

* 'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
[1 hours old]: Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff

* US jobs see surprise growth in January after weak 2025
[1 hours old]: Employers added a greater than expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures.

- Oatly loses long-running 'milk' battle with dairy lobby
[2 hours old]: The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.

- What's driving Northern Ireland's falling fuel prices?
[6 hours old]: As petrol prices fall to their lowest levels in five years, BBC News NI takes a look at what's behind the drop.


and in other older news ...

. Men's ice hockey starts with a high-profile clash - Wednesday's guide
[19 hours old]: What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

. BBC News app
[6890 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
[19 hours old]: Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?

. Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis
[490 hours old]: Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.

. Michael B. Jordan leads in a powerful story of justice and redemption
[254 hours old]: Based on the true story of a lawyer who fights to free wrongly convicted men on death row

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[40 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body
[16 hours old]: Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".

. Wrapped helps Spotify add users despite artists' criticism over fees
[22 hours old]: The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren't paid enough to put their music on the platform.

. Ford says it took an extra 0m tariff hit last year
[16 hours old]: The US carmaker's tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration's tariff relief program.

. US consumer spending slowed in December - Is it a warning for the economy?
[21 hours old]: Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.

. BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
[29 hours old]: The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

. Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs
[28 hours old]: Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".

. More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
[29 hours old]: The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

. Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
[32 hours old]: The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

. US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs
[36 hours old]: The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.

. Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim
[27 hours old]: The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".

. Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint
[48 hours old]: The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.

. Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores
[42 hours old]: Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.

. The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
[64 hours old]: In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.

. Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns
[51 hours old]: Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.

. Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?
[41 hours old]: Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.

. Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England
[112 hours old]: Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

. Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
[56 hours old]: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.

. Most smart motorways not value for money, say reports
[118 hours old]: National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.

. Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
[65 hours old]: The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.

. Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[24 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[33 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
[64 hours old]: A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.

. How Britain became a fried chicken nation
[87 hours old]: An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?

. Can robots ever be graceful?
[136 hours old]: Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

. Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals
[144 hours old]: The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.

. Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash
[146 hours old]: The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin

. The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
[170 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[255 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

. Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
[57 hours old]: A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.

. City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries
[80 hours old]: Friends of Di's Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.

. Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
[120 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains.

. UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
[142 hours old]: The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1776 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[1888 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1976 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. Kids can be the harshest critics…
[119 hours old]: The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

. Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails
[123 hours old]: The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

. Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
[145 hours old]: The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.

. Gary Neville returns to the Den
[153 hours old]: Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.


 
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