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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 12:15 20 Mar 2026
 
- Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
[12 hours old]: Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1643 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
[2124 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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* Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
[0 hours old]: Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

- Norway's crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: 'I was manipulated and deceived'
[1 hours old]: Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.

- Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m
[1 hours old]: The Radio 1 host cycled 1,000km (630 miles) on a tandem bike over the course of eight days.

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

- Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients
[1 hours old]: UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.

- The Salt Path author confirms she wrote secret first book - despite claiming to be debut writer
[6 hours old]: Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.

- Farage pauses Cameo account for security reasons, says Reform UK
[2 hours old]: It comes after a Guardian investigation suggests the party leader recorded supportive messages for a convicted rioter and a neo-Nazi event.

- Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody
[1 hours old]: Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

* Lily Allen's West End Girl portrait goes on show at National Portrait Gallery
[1 hours old]: The painting by Spanish artist Nieves Gonzalez was used on the cover of the singer's latest album.

- Tailgating at football matches to become criminal offence
[12 hours old]: Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws.

- 'You can't smell Nowruz in the air': Iran marks Persian new year under threat of strikes
[12 hours old]: Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

- Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field
[13 hours old]: Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.

- Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war
[15 hours old]: The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.

- Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
[12 hours old]: As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

- BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?
[8 hours old]: The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

- Five members of my family drowned in a car. I want my surviving daughter to live life
[12 hours old]: Rioghnach McGrotty was four months old when she was rescued from a car that slid off a pier after a day at the seaside.

- Inside the world of preppers getting ready for society's collapse
[6 hours old]: From floods and fires to national security cyberattacks, how can you prepare for the worst?

- Traitors, Amandaland and Idris Elba - get set for Comic Relief
[11 hours old]: The charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall.

* IT failure leaves Hargreaves Lansdown clients unable to make transactions
[0 hours old]: The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

- Natural History Museum takes top spot as UK's most popular attraction
[12 hours old]: The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.

- Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM
[2 hours old]: President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.

- UK set for temperature rollercoaster as chilly nights follow warm days
[3 hours old]: March is a fickle time for temperatures in the UK and can see some huge swings from day to night.

* Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
[1 hours old]: The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

- Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder
[2 hours old]: Economists say UK government finances are in a worse position than before the government's last energy support package in 2022.

- I want to hold balance of power at next general election, says Zack Polanski
[5 hours old]: Green Party leader says thought of becoming PM is 'on his mind' and the aim of 30-40 MPs now feels "under ambitious".

- Garner, Calvert-Lewin and Steele in England squad
[2 hours old]: Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele are named by Thomas Tuchel in an expanded 35-man England squad.

- O'Sullivan makes snooker's highest break with historic 153
[3 hours old]: Ronnie O'Sullivan creates more snooker history by making the sport's highest-ever professional break with a 153 at the World Open in Yushan.

- Tailgating at matches to become criminal offence
[12 hours old]: Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws.

- Seven uncapped players in new-era Red Roses squad
[3 hours old]: Head coach John Mitchell includes a clutch of new faces in England's Women's Six Nations squad as he aims to build on September's Rugby World Cup triumph.

- Has Rosenior made his goalkeeping problem worse?
[4 hours old]: There is increased scrutiny of Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior, with his decision not to name a first-choice goalkeeper chief among the criticism he now faces.

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

- Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub
[13 hours old]: Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

- Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China
[8 hours old]: They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

- Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?
[2 hours old]: Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

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

- NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July
[2 hours old]: The scheme, which will cost £81m, follows on from an announcement made at the UK budget in November 2025.



- School uniform reuse scheme launches in London
[6 hours old]: The School Uniform Reuse Network aims to help schools and families reduce waste and save money.

- Social supermarket praise for Comic Relief support
[6 hours old]: Yvonne Smith says "things were desperate" when she signed up to the Plate of Plenty in Nuneaton.

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. Weekly quiz: How did this man accidentally turn himself blue?
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. Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
[21 hours old]: An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk - what you need to know.

. Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
[20 hours old]: The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

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. Are US and Israel Aligned On Iran War?
[18 hours old]: Energy prices soar after missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.

. Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
[42 hours old]: And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

. Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists
[20 hours old]: Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.

. US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
[16 hours old]: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

. Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage
[25 hours old]: The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

. Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years
[22 hours old]: Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

. UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
[36 hours old]: Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

. Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm
[36 hours old]: The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

. US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears
[40 hours old]: The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

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

. Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?
[43 hours old]: Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.

. The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
[37 hours old]: With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

. Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
[46 hours old]: A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

. Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts
[44 hours old]: A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.

. Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
[60 hours old]: The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

. Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
[66 hours old]: The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

. Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
[73 hours old]: Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[36 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?
[84 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
[108 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?
[180 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?
[164 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
[169 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
[204 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?
[174 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
[217 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
[252 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'
[276 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[348 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
[372 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2661 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?
[2772 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

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

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

. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[164 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

. Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[186 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote