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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 13:15 02 Apr 2025
 
- Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply days before shutdown
[1 hours old]: MPs hear the airport was warned about power supply resilience days before the disruptive closure.

- Dublin's Molly Malone statue to get stewards to stop people touching it
[4 hours old]: Stewards are to be stationed next to the Molly Malone statue in Dublin to discourage people from touching it.

. Could electric drones you can sit in take off?
[55 hours old]: Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.

. How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
[283 hours old]: Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?

. The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles
[300 hours old]: Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.

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and in other news ...

* Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65
[1 hours old]: He starred in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, also including The Doors and Heat.

- Three big unknowns ahead of Trumps's tariff announcement
[14 hours old]: The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

* UK couple's death in New Zealand probed as murder-suicide
[1 hours old]: The bodies were found after officers forced entry to a house in Roseneath, near Wellington, on Monday.

- Woman who reported predatory officer blamed by Met
[7 hours old]: The woman accused the force of trying to discredit her over her complaints against a Met constable.

- 'I didn't feel able to come forward' - Chinese victims tell BBC about serial rapist
[13 hours old]: Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised.

* Deadly strikes in Gaza as Israel expands offensive to seize 'large areas'
[1 hours old]: At least 19 people are reported killed in Jabalia as Israel's defence minister says it is expanding ground operations.

- Environment Agency orders review into tyre recycling after BBC probe
[7 hours old]: Environment Agency review waste tyre exports after BBC probe reveals millions sent to furnaces in India.

- Leaked messages reveal prison staff violence towards inmates
[3 hours old]: Messages include jokes about someone who was said to be at risk of taking their life.

- Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy
[1 hours old]: The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.

- Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits tariff decision
[11 hours old]: Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes.

- What to expect from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
[12 hours old]: The BBC's Erin Delmore unpacks the reciprocal taxes the president has promised, as his trade wars continue to escalate.

- Analysis: Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business
[3 hours old]: The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.

- What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
[5 hours old]: Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

- The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side
[12 hours old]: Pronatalists have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time, the evangelising of some members of this controversial fringe group has reached new levels.

- Val Kilmer: A brilliant, underrated and unpredictable film star
[6 hours old]: An often underrated actor, Val Kilmer had extraordinary range.

- The generation that has never known smoke-filled pubs
[7 hours old]: The legislation was brought across the country to reduce the effect of second-hand smoke.

- Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia
[3 hours old]: A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.

- Myanmar quake: Imam's grief for 170 killed as they prayed in Sagaing
[11 hours old]: Scores of Muslims in the town died when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.

- Drone footage shows scale of Greek island flooding
[8 hours old]: Flash flooding caused significant damage on the Greece's Paros island.

- Exhibition offers a taste of classic school dinners
[1 hours old]: Pink custard and turkey twizzlers feature in a showcase of the childhood staple through the years.

- Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low
[11 hours old]: A fifth happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern.

- More than half of UK's butterfly species in long-term decline
[2 hours old]: The destruction of habitats by humans is largely to blame, a conservationist warns.

- Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says
[2 hours old]: Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.

* Ancelotti testifies in court over tax charges
[1 hours old]: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns.

- Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk
[2 hours old]: Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.

- US prosecutors seek death penalty for Mangione
[3 hours old]: US court seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing Brian Thompson.

- 'The gulf has never been bigger' - can Moyes end his Anfield misery?
[2 hours old]: Liverpool entertain Everton on Wednesday and Toffees boss David Moyes would have every reason to be a bit worried about the match.

- Almost a saviour - is makeshift striker Maguire sign of Man Utd struggles?
[13 hours old]: Makeshift striker Harry Maguire coming closest to rescuing a point for Manchester United at Nottingham Forest illustrates the attacking struggles of Ruben Amorim's side.

* 'Not the moment' to discuss Sancho's future - Maresca
[1 hours old]: Manager Enzo Maresca says he is focused on Chelsea's nine remaining Premier League games and not Jadon Sancho's future at the club.

- Saka goal a 'beautiful moment' but injury worries for Arsenal
[13 hours old]: Bukayo Saka enjoys goalscoring return for Arsenal, but defensive worries hit Gunners as Gabriel looks set to miss Champions League tie.

- Perez holds talks over F1 return
[4 hours old]: Sergio Perez, who left Red Bull in December, says he has spoken to "a few" teams about a return to the grid next season.

- Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history?
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport looks back on the marvellous free-kick scored by France midfielder Dimitri Payet for West Ham United against Crystal Palace nine years ago today.

- Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business
[3 hours old]: The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.

- Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
[14 hours old]: The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

* Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox
[0 hours old]: They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.

* Tariffs 'biggest threat to Irish economy in long time' - taoiseach
[0 hours old]: US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new round of tariffs later on Wednesday.

- 'National Insurance rise may force us to close'
[6 hours old]: Charities and childcare centres say they are being hit by the tax increase but cannot raise prices.

- Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200%
[9 hours old]: Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.

- What is stamp duty and how is it changing?
[3 hours old]: Home buyers in England and Northern Ireland will pay more stamp duty from 1 April when thresholds rise.

- Council offers grants to help with cost of living
[5 hours old]: Rotherham Council allocates £4.3m to helping its residents with food and energy costs.

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and in other older news ...

. BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory
[20 hours old]: Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

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[5400 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Au revoir Marine Le Pen?
[40 hours old]: Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.

. Why is Britain's club scene changing?
[318 hours old]: From DJs and club owners to party-goers, we find out why the UK's club scene is shrinking.

. Car firms fined for withholding recycling information
[18 hours old]: BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.

. Why are bills going up? Your questions answered
[20 hours old]: Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

. Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest
[21 hours old]: A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

. What you can do about the seven bills going up this week
[24 hours old]: Several bills are going up at the start of April - but there are some things you can do about it.

. Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency
[21 hours old]: The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.

. Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs
[23 hours old]: Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

. Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises
[37 hours old]: 'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

. UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says
[22 hours old]: Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs.


. Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy
[35 hours old]: Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

. UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says
[43 hours old]: Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.

. Primark boss quits after woman complains about his behaviour
[44 hours old]: Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".

. Plan to raise protection on savings to £110,000
[48 hours old]: The amount of savings protected if a bank goes under should rise from the current £85,000, a regulator says.

. Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer
[49 hours old]: The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.

. Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs
[39 hours old]: The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.

. Half of job centres reducing support over shortages
[59 hours old]: A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.

. Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts
[84 hours old]: Millions of motorists could be in line for payouts depending on the decision of Supreme Court judges.

. Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices
[69 hours old]: Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.

. 'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'
[59 hours old]: Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.

. The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade
[84 hours old]: Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US president's reciprocal tariffs the answer?

. The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'
[37 hours old]: Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

. The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target
[58 hours old]: Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

. 'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures
[70 hours old]: Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.

. 'It's going to get worse': US car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs
[107 hours old]: "The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC.

. Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
[133 hours old]: Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.

. Why are tech stocks so volatile?
[156 hours old]: Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.

. Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia
[198 hours old]: Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

. What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute
[228 hours old]: The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.

. Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India
[301 hours old]: The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

. Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases
[21 hours old]: Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.

. David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
[132 hours old]: Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

. Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement
[270 hours old]: The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.

. Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk
[324 hours old]: The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

. The debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?
[1211 hours old]: President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?

. The tariff wars have begun - buckle up
[1330 hours old]: The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.

. The Everyday Hustle
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. Free Thinking
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. The Bottom Line
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