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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:55 25 Feb 2026
 
- New travel rules for UK visitors kick in today - find out how this affects you
[1 hours old]: From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

* Scotland fans secure Fifa approval to wear sporrans at World Cup
[0 hours old]: Thousands of supporters are expected to travel to the US for Scotland's first appearance in the tournament since 1998.

- New travel rules kick in - how are dual nationals affected?
[1 hours old]: From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

. Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud
[43 hours old]: The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[155 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1090 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
[1571 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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- Trump's theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course
[1 hours old]: The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.

* Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
[1 hours old]: President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.

* Tourette's campaigner says BBC 'should have worked harder' to stop slur being aired
[0 hours old]: John Davidson, who tics due to his condition, shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.

- Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
[2 hours old]: Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.

- Harry and Meghan arrive in Middle East for summit on refugees' needs
[2 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Jordan is their first international tour as a couple since August 2024.

- BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
[6 hours old]: BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.

- Actor Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42
[2 hours old]: The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".

- Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them
[1 hours old]: The birds moult to protect themselves, but in a warming world, it could be endangering them.

- Watch: Key moments from the president's annual speech
[5 hours old]: The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.

- Trump lied, scapegoated, and distracted, say Democrats in response
[6 hours old]: The rebuttal - first delivered in 1966 - is often given by rising stars in the opposition party.

- Analysis: Trump's main themes and who he hoped to win over
[3 hours old]: Daniel Bush takes a closer look at Trump's focus on the economy and immigration during his State of the Union address.

* Trump's State of the Union speech - at a glance
[0 hours old]: An ejected Democrat and a patriotic parade by ice hockey players were among the colourful moments during Trump's speech.

- 'I'm proud of my heritage' - meet Britain's youngest ever F1 driver
[5 hours old]: Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five.

- Chris Mason: MPs take a new tone on Andrew
[9 hours old]: It was quite a moment when Sir Chris Bryant called the former prince "rude, arrogant and entitled" in the House of Commons, the BBC's political editor writes.

- Disabled woman, 33, put in nursing home against her will feels 'betrayed'
[11 hours old]: Lucinda Ritchie, who has full mental capacity, was transferred from a hospital bed despite her refusal.

- Families, teachers and pupils share their views on SEND reforms in England
[10 hours old]: The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for reforming SEND provision in England - but what do those most impacted make of the changes?

- Will walk-in GP clinics deliver one million extra appointments in Scotland?
[5 hours old]: The first of 16 new walk-in clinics across Scotland is now open but it is not clear when a target of them delivering one million appointments will be hit.

- I dropped to the floor and couldn't move - spiking can happen anywhere
[5 hours old]: Tirion Richards was unable to see, move her legs or lift her head following the incident in Cardigan.

* TV's Doctor Foster to return for third and final series
[0 hours old]: The BBC says the popular drama will return for five new episodes, nine years after series two aired.

- Assisted dying on Welsh NHS a step closer as Senedd votes in favour
[12 hours old]: In major vote Senedd backs legislation which could allow for terminally ill people to end their lives.

- 'Exceptionally rare' Roman lead blocks found on farmland
[1 hours old]: The objects, which were used to produce tools and weapons, were found on grazing land in west Wales.

- Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
[6 hours old]: The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".

- NHS secures bone cement rescue package so joint surgery can resume
[11 hours old]: Joint operations were postponed after the main supplier suffered a critical incident at its plant.

- Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
[13 hours old]: Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.

- The 'rare combination' behind Britain's youngest F1 driver
[5 hours old]: Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five.

* England to play Ukraine World Cup qualifier at Everton
[0 hours old]: The Lionesses will host Ukraine in their Women's World Cup qualifier at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in June.

* Joshua crash driver case adjourned to March
[1 hours old]: The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.

- Courting controversy and befriending Trump - Fifa's 'unlikely saviour'
[2 hours old]: Gianni Infantino has clashed with players' unions and European football, but remains in an impregnable position at Fifa.

- World Cup security concerns over funding freeze
[2 hours old]: US government officials are warned that there could be "catastrophic" security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen.

- 'Historical moment' as Bodo/Glimt succeed against all odds
[12 hours old]: Bodo/Glimt knock out last year's finalists Inter Milan in one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history and now the team from the Arctic Circle is dreaming of how far they can go after reaching last 16.

- England worse than Wales? - Six Nations half term report
[2 hours old]: At the halfway stage of the Six Nations, Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton dish out their report cards for every team so far and give their predictions for what we could see in the rest of the tournament.

- Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen
[1 hours old]: About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.

* Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show
[1 hours old]: Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.

- Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
[8 hours old]: His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.

- Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
[11 hours old]: Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.

- US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
[13 hours old]: The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.

- Apple says some Mac Mini production will move to the US
[13 hours old]: The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by 0bn, under pressure from Trump.

- Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur
[15 hours old]: Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.

- House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares
[5 hours old]: Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.

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

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. Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech
[198 hours old]: Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?

. A Woman's Hour and SEND in the Spotlight special
[23 hours old]: We hear from a range of voices on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[35 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order
[25 hours old]: Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

. Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
[29 hours old]: There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

. Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
[23 hours old]: Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.

. Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
[22 hours old]: The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.

. Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'
[32 hours old]: The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

. FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund
[34 hours old]: The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.

. When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
[46 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[59 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[131 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[203 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[218 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[299 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[309 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[299 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
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. Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
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. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
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. Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law
[16 hours old]: New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.

. What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?
[19 hours old]: BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2108 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.

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[2219 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

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