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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:35 24 Apr 2025
 
. The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany
[43 hours old]: The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

. Gatwick worst for delays among UK airports
[84 hours old]: Departures from Gatwick Airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024.

. Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy
[175 hours old]: China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on.

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and in other news ...

- Crimea is key to Trump's peace plan - here's why Zelensky can't give it up
[4 hours old]: Ukraine's leader has ruled out recognising Russian control of the peninsula as part of a Trump peace plan.

- Harry and Meghan call for stronger social media protections for children
[2 hours old]: They told the BBC they want to ensure "no more kids are lost to social media" in unveiling a memorial.

* UK edges towards post-Brexit youth visa deal with EU
[0 hours old]: An agreement has emerged as a key European demand in ongoing negotiations for a post-Brexit "reset".

- Student killed in French school stabbing attack
[3 hours old]: At least three people were also injured in the attack in Nantes on Thursday.

- Mini heatwave expected as UK set for warmest temperatures of the year
[5 hours old]: Temperatures are set to rise as we go through next week, Darren Bett has the details.

- Constance Marten tells retrial: We did everything we could to protect baby
[6 hours old]: Marten also claimed she and Mark Gordon did everything they could to protect their baby.

- First evidence of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast
[9 hours old]: Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.

- China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs
[3 hours old]: China denies any trade talks with the US as it calls for sweeping tariffs to be cancelled.

- We have been eating chocolate digestives wrong for 100 years, McVitie's manager says
[5 hours old]: The digestive biscuits were originally intended to be eaten with the chocolate side facing down.

- Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers
[2 hours old]: Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.

- 'The conclave is intimidating': How it feels to choose a new Pope
[10 hours old]: Cardinal Vincent Nichols rules himself out of being the next pontiff as he prepares to vote.

- Decision on next Pope 'in God's hands' says mourner
[5 hours old]:
New York family describe paying their respects to Pope Francis as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

- Who is going to the Pope's funeral?
[10 hours old]: World leaders from Donald Trump to Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the ceremony in St Peter's Square.

- 'Our daughters will be with us,' say dads of Southport victims running London Marathon
[14 hours old]: David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar tell BBC daughters will be with them in spirit during London race.

- Why are people living in the shadow of 'mega-sheds'?
[14 hours old]: Real estate experts say online shopping is driving demand for more, and often larger, warehouses.

- Runcorn by-election battle tests Labour nerves
[6 hours old]: The by-election on 1 May will also be seen as a measure of the broader political mood that could set the tone in Westminster.

- If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
[9 hours old]: The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.

- Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slips
[13 hours old]: Gazan civilians are losing their fear of Hamas, openly criticising the group on the streets and online.

- My friend died from methanol poisoning - schools must teach dangers of drinking abroad
[2 hours old]: Bethany Clarke wants more done to educate people about the dangers of bootleg alcohol abroad.

- Paltrow eating bread and pasta after 'hardcore' paleo diet
[2 hours old]: The actress-turned-health guru says she got a "little bit sick" of her strict diet after many years.

- UK bans video game controller exports to Russia
[2 hours old]: The Foreign Office says Russia was "buying harmless goods and turning them into tools of war".

- Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing
[3 hours old]: Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.

- UK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry
[1 hours old]: Restrictions are also being eased on the financial services and energy sectors to help investment.

- Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists
[5 hours old]: It comes after Delhi's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

- Police watchdog complains to Ofcom over BBC's Panorama on Chris Kaba
[6 hours old]: The Chris Kaba episode initially aired without the IOPC's response to claims made by an ex-employee.

- 'A very unique character' - Vardy will 'never be forgotten' by Foxes
[2 hours old]: Described as Leicester City's "greatest ever player", when Jamie Vardy departs, he will leave a legacy at the club he has served so well since his arrival 13 years ago.

- Inquest told of Cusack family transparency concerns
[1 hours old]: The inquest into the death of Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack is delayed until July at the earliest - and may not take place until the end of the year.

- Fullkrug West Ham outburst 'not helpful' - Potter
[3 hours old]: West Ham manager Graham Potter believes Niclas Fullkrug's recent outburst was not "helpful to the club" and would prefer players to voice concerns privately.

* 'One of my favourite wins' - Norrie battles illness to beat Landaluce
[0 hours old]: Britain's Cameron Norrie describes his first-round victory at the Madrid Open as one of his favourite wins in his career after overcoming illness to defeat Martin Landaluce.

- Tax-free parcels rule used by Shein and Temu under review
[6 hours old]: Retailers argue that cheap foreign rivals are undercutting business using a tax-free status on small parcels.

- Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders
[13 hours old]: The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.

- 'We have had children hurt because of no carpets'
[13 hours old]: A Halifax charity says it has fitted carpets to more than 400 homes to help struggling families.

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and in other older news ...

. The ancient church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
[21 hours old]: The Pope would visit Santa Maria Maggiore whenever he returned to Rome and chose it as the site of his grave.

. Five cards China holds in a trade war with the US
[21 hours old]: From rare earths to billions in US debt, here's what China has in its arsenal - and how strong they are.

. 'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'
[19 hours old]: Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.

. BBC News app
[5935 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Elon Musk being forced out of the White House?
[25 hours old]: And will Trump try to influence the election of the next Pope?

. What Happens After the Death of a Pope?
[47 hours old]: And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2.

. UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
[24 hours old]: UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.

. Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent
[24 hours old]: The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

. China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs
[25 hours old]: Boeing's boss says it's looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries.

. Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
[30 hours old]: The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs.

. Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog
[28 hours old]: Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

. Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
[33 hours old]: The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.

. Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines
[27 hours old]: The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

. Trump hints at softening China tariffs and says no plan to sack Fed boss
[33 hours old]: His comments come amid a trade war with Beijing, and after his attacks on the US central bank's boss.

. Why should I care if the US dollar falls?
[43 hours old]: Why movements in the US dollar have a massive impact internationally - and how it could affect you.

. Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
[52 hours old]: The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

. Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF
[45 hours old]: But the IMF also sees UK inflation going up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.

. Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays
[50 hours old]: Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.

. US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
[60 hours old]: Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.

. 'I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto'
[89 hours old]: A customer's experience highlights issues dealing with cryptocurrency, where many regular banking safeguards do not apply.

. US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
[56 hours old]: The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

. China warns nations against 'appeasing' US in trade deals
[85 hours old]: Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.

. Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions
[83 hours old]: The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

. DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs
[106 hours old]: The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.

. Ocado apologises to Mumsnet over 'hateful political views' comment
[121 hours old]: Mumsnet's founder says a number of advertisers have pulled out over the site's gender discussions.

. Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder
[90 hours old]: Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home.

. Firms say Meta not helping them to recover hacked accounts
[187 hours old]: Businesses around the world say they are unable to get back into their Facebook and Instagram pages.

. Why China curbing rare earth exports is a blow to the US
[186 hours old]: As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals.

. Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown
[235 hours old]: Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?

. Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?
[253 hours old]: A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country.

. Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
[331 hours old]: Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient.

. The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
[355 hours old]: Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

. The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products
[379 hours old]: As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods.

. A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry
[400 hours old]: India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?

. How does the government borrow money?
[32 hours old]: The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.

. Free breakfast club trial 'will make life easier'
[46 hours old]: High Green Primary School in Sheffield is part of a government pilot providing free breakfast clubs.

. Extra financial grants to help with cost of living
[55 hours old]: People living in East Yorkshire can apply for the grant to help with food and energy costs.

. Care homes 'risk bankruptcy' due to NI rises
[61 hours old]: Industry association Care and Support West says it is likely some small providers will struggle.

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[259 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

. Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
[450 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

. Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
[462 hours old]: What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?

. David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
[666 hours old]: Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

. Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement
[804 hours old]: The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.

. Currently
[101 hours old]: Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.

. The Briefing Room
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. Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
[198 hours old]: Why Steven Levitt swapped academia for podcasting.