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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:15 22 Apr 2026
 
. Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
[19 hours old]: The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

. Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
[25 hours old]: Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

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

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2441 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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and in other news ...

- US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
[2 hours old]: The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

- Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
[5 hours old]: The prime minister was questioned at PMQs about allegations that Downing Street had asked about a diplomat role for the then-communications chief.

* PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
[0 hours old]: The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

* Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
[0 hours old]: Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending m on its tokens.

* Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
[1 hours old]: Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.

- UK set for Lyrid meteor shower display with clear skies forecast
[9 hours old]: The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

- Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide
[3 hours old]: Christopher Trybus is found not guilty of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird after a five-week trial.

- Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says
[2 hours old]: A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.

- Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
[3 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

- Moldovan oligarch jailed in bn 'theft of the century' case
[1 hours old]: Vlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, was found guilty of partaking in a fraud which involved around 12% of the country's GDP.

- 'Superstar' runners praised for helping exhausted man finish marathon
[1 hours old]: Two runners go viral for helping carry exhausted man over the finish line.

* Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit
[1 hours old]: Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.

- Will anyone turn up in Islamabad for peace talks?
[2 hours old]: The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri is in Islamabad, where preparations for the peace talks continue, despite no confirmed date.

- 400 job applications but only three interviews - the jobseeker feeling 'ghosted' by employers
[13 hours old]: The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it.

- Hay fever season is lasting longer - here's how to cope with it
[7 hours old]: Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?

- No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns
[3 hours old]: The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

- Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
[6 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

- Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related death
[3 hours old]: Rick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.

* EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
[0 hours old]: Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.

* Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
[1 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

* Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges
[0 hours old]: Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

- Welsh NHS likely to miss waiting lists target ahead of crucial election
[3 hours old]: Figures to be published on Thursday will give voters a final look at the NHS' performance before election day.

* King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work
[0 hours old]: Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.

- Beverley Callard forced to leave I'm A Celebrity: 'I didn't know I had cancer'
[9 hours old]: The soap star revealed her diagnosis in February, several months after the reality show was filmed.

* Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
[1 hours old]: Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.

- Leicester fans demand change as Rowett urges action after relegation
[7 hours old]: Leicester City fans demand change at the club after relegation to League One, while manager Gary Rowett says "decisive action" is needed.

* Wing David to make England debut against Wales
[1 hours old]: Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up selection once more in the Women's Six Nations.

* O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off
[0 hours old]: For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.

- Record ticket prices announced for a European Ryder Cup
[5 hours old]: Ryder Cup organisers outline their reasons for almost doubling the ticket price to attend next year's event in Ireland from that paid in Rome in 2023.

- UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
[9 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

- McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
[8 hours old]: A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

- Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay
[7 hours old]: The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.

- Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
[7 hours old]: The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.

- World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war
[11 hours old]: Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

- War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'
[13 hours old]: How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?

- Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'
[1 hours old]: NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.

- Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
[2 hours old]: Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".

- How will car finance compensation payments work?
[4 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

* Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
[1 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.

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and in other older news ...

. I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
[18 hours old]: Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

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. I Don’t Speak to My Family with Shaheen Hashmat
[133 hours old]: In her 20s, Shaheen Hashmat made the decision to become fully estranged from her family.

. The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins
[23 hours old]: Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.

. Discover the surprising wildlife of London
[2676 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[43 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing
[23 hours old]: He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

. Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world
[20 hours old]: Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

. OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
[23 hours old]: The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
[27 hours old]: The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

. Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
[31 hours old]: Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

. New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
[36 hours old]: Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

. Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
[33 hours old]: One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

. Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
[30 hours old]: The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

. The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
[35 hours old]: While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

. Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe
[26 hours old]: Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February.

. 'Supercharger' call for threatened ceramics firm
[37 hours old]: A petition is calling for struggling Denby Pottery to be added to a government support scheme.

. The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
[52 hours old]: The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

. Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
[30 hours old]: Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total 0bn.

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[67 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[139 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[163 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[210 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[235 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[280 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[307 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[331 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[355 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[91 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
[612 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
[810 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[44 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.

. New media space opens in Hull to help city's creatives
[52 hours old]: Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.

. Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire?
[54 hours old]: Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire? Consumer expert Louise Minchin shares the details.