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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 22:15 31 Mar 2026
 
- Cutting-edge designs of 'unsinkable' Titanic to be made public for first time
[7 hours old]: Titanic was the largest and most technically advanced ship of her day but sank on her maiden voyage.

- Delivery driver threatened at gunpoint to drive bomb to police station
[6 hours old]: A senior police officer says it is "highly likely" that dissident republicans are responsible for the attack.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[140 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
[1916 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
[2397 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?

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and in other news ...

* More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces
[1 hours old]: The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

* Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say
[1 hours old]: The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

- Prince Harry's latest feud with the press is over (for now). Here are seven key takeaways
[3 hours old]: As the case draws to a close, we look back at the toughest newspaper court battle yet.

- British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University
[3 hours old]: Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.


* UK and France extend talks over new small boats deal
[0 hours old]: A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight.

- Taylor Swift pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor with surprise music video
[6 hours old]: The star's new music video compiles clips from Elizabeth Taylor's movies and public appearances.

- Diplomatic challenges facing King on US visit
[3 hours old]: King Charles will be expected to improve UK and US relations on his state visit next month.

- Amateur rapper whose XL bully killed his mother-in-law jailed for 10 years
[4 hours old]: Ashley Warren, who was the first person charged under new XL bully legislation, is sentenced.

- Labour suspends outspoken backbench MP Karl Turner
[4 hours old]: The Hull East MP says he was suspended because of his "robust" criticism of the government's policy on jury trials.

* Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
[0 hours old]: The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the "steward" of the White House, but not the "owner".

- Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
[2 hours old]: The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.

- Hegseth calls on US allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz
[6 hours old]: The defence secretary's comments came after US President Donald Trump told other nations to "go get your own oil".

- Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say
[8 hours old]: An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.

- Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends
[2 hours old]: Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.

- Who could replace Scott Mills as Radio 2's Breakfast Show host?
[10 hours old]: Vernon Kay, Claudia Winkleman, Greg James and Rylan Clark are among the names suggested to replace Scott Mills.

- The fallout and key questions from the IOC's biological female decision
[8 hours old]: Sports editor Dan Roan analysis the key questions after the IOC announced women's sport categories would only be open to biological females.

- Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show
[11 hours old]: BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

- Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in going to the Moon
[11 hours old]: A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC.

- Carey Mulligan awarded CBE at Windsor Castle
[5 hours old]: The star of Promising Young Woman and An Education says receiving the award is "extraordinary".

- Tiger Woods had pills in pocket at crash scene, say police
[4 hours old]: Tiger Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket as officers observed him acting "lethargic and slow" following his car crash in Florida last week, a police report says.

- 'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air
[5 hours old]: Everard, 33, was raped and killed by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens in London in 2021.

- Woman without a womb helps to deliver her own baby
[8 hours old]: Laura Folan, born with a rare condition, recalls her journey to motherhood thanks to surrogacy.

- Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry
[1 hours old]: Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.

- Housing market will soften if Iran war drags on, Nationwide says
[11 hours old]: The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

- Can the King bring Trump back on side?
[3 hours old]: King state visit to US to go ahead, despite more Trump criticism of UK.

- Tottenham Supporters' Trust says it cannot support De Zerbi appointment
[4 hours old]: Opposition to the appointment of new manager Roberto de Zerbi is growing among official Tottenham fans' groups, because of the Italian's controversial support of Mason Greenwood.

- Woods had pills in pocket at crash scene, say police
[4 hours old]: Tiger Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket as officers observed him acting "lethargic and slow" following his car crash in Florida last week, a police report says.

- Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
[11 hours old]: The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

- 'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
[11 hours old]: Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

- US petrol price tops for first time since 2022
[4 hours old]: The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

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

- Denby appoints administrators in 'necessary step'
[6 hours old]: The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.

- Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
[15 hours old]: Many airlines are taking measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.

- US gas price tops for first time since 2022
[4 hours old]: The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

- Low-income households to get help with surging fuel prices
[9 hours old]: One woman says heating oil prices have more than doubled when families are already struggling.

- How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[10 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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and in other older news ...

. Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
[22 hours old]: Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

. 'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus
[16 hours old]: Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.

. 'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'
[16 hours old]: The Met Police says it is investigating a number of suspected frauds in relation to flat rental.

. The man who wants to bring human composting to the UK
[16 hours old]: Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.

. When is Nasa's Moon mission launch and what will Artemis do?
[31 hours old]: The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in April, ahead of a future lunar landing.

. The personal items the crew are taking with them
[17 hours old]: The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
[45 hours old]: From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

. BBC News app
[8047 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Why does Trump want to take Iran’s Kharg Island?
[26 hours old]: The president has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not “shortly reached”

. Tense psychological thriller with Al Pacino and Robin Williams
[16 hours old]: Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film follows a veteran detective investigating a murder in Alaska

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[21 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation
[26 hours old]: The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.

. What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
[30 hours old]: While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

. How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts
[21 hours old]: Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

. Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
[46 hours old]: More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

. Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
[29 hours old]: It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.

. Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
[58 hours old]: The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.

. Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show
[92 hours old]: Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.

. Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
[98 hours old]: Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

. Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe
[105 hours old]: The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

. 'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence
[105 hours old]: A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

. Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers
[106 hours old]: In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

. How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones
[116 hours old]: The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

. Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
[117 hours old]: The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

. Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
[110 hours old]: Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.

. Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic
[116 hours old]: A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.


. NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds
[125 hours old]: Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".

. Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
[123 hours old]: US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

. 'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds'
[128 hours old]: Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.

. Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
[125 hours old]: Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[46 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[117 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[141 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[188 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[207 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[213 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[236 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[259 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[285 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[309 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[357 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[381 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[453 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[437 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[442 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[86 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
[285 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[117 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[118 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.

. How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa
[129 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime Isa to buy with someone who has already bought.

. The Briefing Room
[128 hours old]: What are the reasons for the large number of young people without a job in the UK?