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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 15:15 25 Mar 2026
 
. HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
[46 hours old]: The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1766 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
[2247 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 ...

- Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general
[1 hours old]: Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity".

- Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak, BBC learns
[4 hours old]: Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.

- Bravery medal recipient 'hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital'
[2 hours old]: Nathan Newby, who persuaded the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, receives the George Medal.

- Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Lily Allen nominated in top songwriting awards
[2 hours old]: CMAT, Little Simz and Florence and the Machine are among the stars in the running for top songwriting award



* Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church
[0 hours old]: D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.

* Man who racially abused Jess Carter sentenced
[0 hours old]: Nigel Dewale, 60, admitted sending abusive messages over social media during the 2025 Women's Euros.

* No 10 refuses to say if key Mandelson texts were lost in phone theft
[0 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information.

- Nursery admits manslaughter of toddler in its care
[1 hours old]: Noah Sibanda died in 2022 following the incident at the now-closed Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley.

- Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
[2 hours old]: The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.

- Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' but gives no detail
[5 hours old]: Donald Trump gave the update on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its fourth week.

* Oil price falls as Trump talks up peace negotiations
[0 hours old]: Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.

- In pictures: Hunting lynx snatches top prize in photo competition
[9 hours old]: A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026.

- NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?
[14 hours old]: As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work

- 'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence
[3 hours old]: There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied territory since the start of the Iran war.

- Like millions of others, I pull my own hair out - we need to talk about trichotillomania
[9 hours old]: A TikToker has opened up about his struggles with a condition that causes him to pull his own hair out.

- Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares
[3 hours old]: It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.

- 'We trusted the wrong people': Epstein survivors speak to the BBC
[2 hours old]: A group of survivors have spoken to BBC Newsnight about what they believe the powerful figures Jeffrey Epstein associated himself with knew.

* Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacks
[0 hours old]: Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in the early hours of Monday.

- 'Fearless' Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star
[4 hours old]: Paul C Brunson pays an emotional tribute to his fellow TV relationship expert, who died on Tuesday.

* Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned
[0 hours old]: Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review.

- Ex-justice minister admits possessing crystal meth and cannabis
[2 hours old]: Crispin Blunt pleaded guilty after cannabis and crystal meth were found in his Surrey home.

- Young people less satisfied with the NHS - survey
[2 hours old]: The survey shows only one in four people are satisfied with the NHS but the figure is even lower in younger age groups.

- Terror police arrest three men over mosque arson
[3 hours old]: Two others were previously charged by Sussex Police over the attack at Peacehaven Mosque in October.

- Woman-hating teen shared murder plans on Discord before killing mum
[2 hours old]: Tristan Roberts waited until he was 18 to buy knives, hammers and axes before murdering his mother.

* Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe – what are Salah's options?
[0 hours old]: Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.

- Liverpool & Wales great Toshack diagnosed with dementia
[1 hours old]: One of the icons of Welsh and Liverpool football has been diagnosed with dementia, his son Cameron Toshack confirms.

- £123 for a child's England kit - have prices gone too far?
[8 hours old]: BBC Sport explores the rise in the cost of kits for the 2026 World Cup, with insights from experts and fans.

- No bonus for iconic world record is ludicrous - McEvoy
[3 hours old]: Cameron McEvoy says it is "crazy" he has not received a financial reward for setting a world record in the men's 50m freestyle.

- Alonso to miss media day after birth of first child
[5 hours old]: Fernando Alonso is to miss Thursday's media day at the Japanese Grand Prix because he is traveling to the race late following the birth of his first child.

- Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football
[3 hours old]: BBC Sport visits Como to find out how the Italian city's football club, led by coach Cesc Fabregas, is looking to break up the Serie A establishment and gatecrash the Champions League.

- 'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?
[9 hours old]: Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters.

- UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices
[2 hours old]: The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.

- Why are UK prices still rising?
[6 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

- We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss
[3 hours old]: Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

* Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
[0 hours old]: Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.

- How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[2 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

- 'Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership
[14 hours old]: For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.

- Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m
[3 hours old]: Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Autonomy in 2011.

- OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels bn Disney deal
[10 hours old]: The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

- Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post
[14 hours old]: Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.

- 'I couldn't afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant'
[2 hours old]: A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices.

- Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts
[5 hours old]: The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

- Will UK interest rates fall any time soon?
[5 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

- When will the cash Isa saving limits change?
[5 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

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and in other older news ...

. Everyday life in Asia being upended by effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
[22 hours old]: Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

. Lyse Doucet: A small window opens for talks, but a swift end to the war is still unlikely
[21 hours old]: President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.

. Is there an election in my area?
[21 hours old]: Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live.

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. Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?
[19 hours old]: What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?

. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war
[41 hours old]: Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’

. How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
[3201 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

. Meta told to pay 5m for misleading users over child safety
[16 hours old]: The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

. Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
[16 hours old]: The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

. Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar
[28 hours old]: More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.

. Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'
[23 hours old]: The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

. Oil above 0 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks
[16 hours old]: The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.

. Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
[29 hours old]: Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.

. Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
[22 hours old]: It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

. Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met
[22 hours old]: BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.

. What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[23 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

. UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body
[38 hours old]: The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.

. Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
[27 hours old]: Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.

. US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
[38 hours old]: There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.

. Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne
[41 hours old]: The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.

. China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers
[33 hours old]: It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

. Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal
[47 hours old]: The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).

. 'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out
[49 hours old]: A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.

. OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
[48 hours old]: Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

. Would you build your own apps?
[38 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
[57 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
[63 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
[86 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
[109 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
[135 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
[159 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?
[207 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
[231 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?
[303 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?
[287 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
[292 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[327 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[297 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[340 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[375 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[399 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[471 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[495 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[135 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2784 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?
[2895 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. Did you know you could transfer your ISA?
[122 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.

. Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
[146 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[214 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.