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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:35 25 Jul 2026
 
. Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
[47 hours old]: The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[579 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

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and in other news ...

- How the mystery of dead animals dumped in villages led to a hidden world of illegal hunts
[5 hours old]: Farmers talk of attacks as police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing, the BBC finds.

- Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
[3 hours old]: The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.

* Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
[0 hours old]: All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.

- Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver for England at Commonwealths
[12 hours old]: A horror fall from England gymnast Gabriel Langton overshadows his team's silver medal in the team event on the opening night of action at Glasgow 2026.

- ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
[11 hours old]: As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

- Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
[11 hours old]: The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

- The pop band who went from playing for rescue dogs to selling out arenas
[11 hours old]: Muna discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".

- Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?
[11 hours old]: The presenter said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity but simply "too nervous to enjoy it".

* OpenAI hack has turned into a whodunnit with serious questions to answer
[0 hours old]: Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.

- Parents on how they get through the summer holidays on a budget
[11 hours old]: The best tips and tricks to have a fun - yet affordable - summer break with the family.

- Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
[11 hours old]: Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.

- UK papers: 'Summer of chaos' and 'water bosses' pay rises'
[6 hours old]: The wildfires sweeping through Europe is prominent across many of Saturday's papers.

- Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
[4 hours old]: US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.

- Eastern Rosellas! - Meet the seven-year-old behind viral song
[1 hours old]: Seven-year-old Miles Phillips' hit song has now had 1.5m views and was even played on the radio.


- Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion
[8 hours old]: Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.

- The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries
[12 hours old]: Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions.

- Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
[11 hours old]: Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

- It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
[4 hours old]: BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

- Heatwave conditions to return for many as UK temperatures to peak at 35C
[9 hours old]: Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much.

- Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
[8 hours old]: The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an anti-American bias.

- Teenage boy dies after stabbing in Luton as police launch murder investigation
[8 hours old]: The 17-year-old was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds but was pronounced dead shortly after, Bedfordshire Police says.

- Wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'
[11 hours old]: More than a month on, and firefighting shows no sign of immediate end at Tintwistle Moor.

* Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi
[0 hours old]: Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says players who are not "proud and happy to stay" at the club should leave.

- Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver at Commonwealths
[12 hours old]: A horror fall from England gymnast Gabriel Langton overshadows his team's silver medal in the team event on the opening night of action at Glasgow 2026.

- 'Maybe he's a racist' - Trump critical of James
[3 hours old]: United States President Donald Trump said LeBron James might be "a racist" when asked if the basketball star is the "best ever" to play the sport.

- Changes called for as Sinner and Djokovic withdraw from Canadian Open
[1 hours old]: The tournament director of the Canadian Open says changes need to be made to the "demanding schedule" of players after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic pull out of the Masters 1000 event.

- How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?
[4 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.

- Lyles wins 100m in world-leading 9.79 seconds
[3 hours old]: Noah Lyles runs a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claims an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships.

- Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
[14 hours old]: The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

- What does the South make of the King of the North?
[4 hours old]: BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.

- 'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
[4 hours old]: Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder

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and in other older news ...

. Birthmark no barrier for young footballing TV star
[172 hours old]: Ethan, 14, who appears in the latest season of CCBC show Jamie Johnson FC, was born with CMN.

. Farm's delight after six white owlets found nesting
[77 hours old]: The fluffy birds are estimated to be between 40 to 50 days old.

. Restaurants save the day after wedding caterer no-show
[52 hours old]: The newlyweds say they can now see the funny side after local venues stepped in on their big day.

. Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected
[74 hours old]: Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.

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. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
[19 hours old]: Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[73 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

. With great power comes great responsibility
[110 hours old]: Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

. Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
[20 hours old]: While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

. Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
[24 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

. UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
[24 hours old]: Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

. UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
[35 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn


. US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
[21 hours old]: Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

. We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
[21 hours old]: Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

. Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[23 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around 0 a barrel.

. Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
[36 hours old]: The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

. Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
[25 hours old]: The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.

. Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife 4m in divorce settlement
[26 hours old]: The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

. Oil prices hit 0 for the first time since May
[43 hours old]: The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

. Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
[44 hours old]: Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

. Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue
[37 hours old]: A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

. Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
[37 hours old]: As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

. Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
[42 hours old]: A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

. Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'
[39 hours old]: Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

. Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired
[53 hours old]: Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[58 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'
[52 hours old]: A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

. Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here
[72 hours old]: June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.

. China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says
[34 hours old]: The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[108 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[131 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[275 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[299 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[395 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[442 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[539 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. New figures show costs rising for pensioners
[22 hours old]: They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[587 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[1067 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[1139 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[1395 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1979 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[29 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

. Business Daily
[38 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[48 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

. What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
[51 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.

. The Bottom Line
[46 hours old]: What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?