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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 01:55 13 Apr 2026
 
. Unpack all the latest drama from Race Across the World
[77 hours old]: Celebrity superfans and travel expert Alfie Watts join Tyler West to discuss the episode!

. EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
[39 hours old]: Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.

. EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
[57 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

. How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
[56 hours old]: Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

. Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
[108 hours old]: Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

. Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
[106 hours old]: Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[432 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2207 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
[2688 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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* Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
[0 hours old]: Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

- 'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide
[5 hours old]: 'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide

- McIlroy proves he really is free by defending Masters title
[1 hours old]: Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

- Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
[3 hours old]: The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.

- Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
[3 hours old]: Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

- Olivier Awards 2026: Rachel Zegler's heroes, Brian Cranston's nap schedule and more moments from the night
[2 hours old]: The 50th Oliviers at the Royal Albert Hall provided some memorable conversations away from the ceremony.

- The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves
[1 hours old]: Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?

- Woman killed in dog attack at house named
[5 hours old]: Police say the seized dog - a family pet - is believed to be a Lurcher cross.

- Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup
[1 hours old]: The government had previously announced opening hour extensions in England and Wales for some knockout matches - but has now widened the eligibility.

- Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
[1 hours old]: Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

- The BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked
[2 hours old]: Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.

- Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
[2 hours old]: The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

- What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
[3 hours old]: Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

* Oil jumps above 0 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
[0 hours old]: The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

- Iran talks were a major test for JD Vance. How did he do?
[2 hours old]: It was a difficult mission, negotiating on behalf of a president whose messaging on the war has been mixed from the start.

- After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?
[12 hours old]: Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

- Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett and Paddington walk Oliviers red carpet
[7 hours old]: Stage stars posed for pictures ahead of a night of celebration for UK theatre at the Royal Albert Hall.

- The Papers: 'PM refuses to join blockade' and 'Hungary enters new era'
[1 hours old]: Starmer ruling out the UK's role in the US blockade of Iran's ports and Hungary electing a new leader lead Monday's papers.

- Frostbite is least of worries for Canada forces grappling with new Arctic reality
[1 hours old]: Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, some 1,300 members of Canada's military spent two winter months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.

* Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
[1 hours old]: Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.

- Democrats join calls to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress over sexual misconduct claims
[2 hours old]: The allegations, which he denies, have upended his bid to be California's next governor.

- Paddington musical dominates Olivier Awards
[3 hours old]: The beloved bear's stage show won seven prizes including best new musical and three acting prizes.

- Woman raped by several men outside church
[13 hours old]: A woman in her 20s was followed after leaving a nightclub and raped outside Epsom Methodist Church.

- Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
[6 hours old]: The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

- Row over Reform UK deputy leader's £91,000 tax is 'minor admin error', party says
[8 hours old]: A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.


- Dan Walker to appear at tribunal as ex co-host brings bullying claim
[7 hours old]: ITN, which is also named as a respondent to Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije' case, said it is "denied in full".

- Cold sore virus left mum with brain damage
[4 hours old]: Helen could never have imagined a virus she may have had for years would leave her with brain damage.

- US-Iran Talks Fail - What Happens Next?
[10 hours old]: And what stopped an agreement?

- McIlroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters
[1 hours old]: Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.

- Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals
[3 hours old]: Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up.

- Will Romero's tears become the enduring image of Tottenham's season?
[7 hours old]: Cristian Romero's tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham's season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty.

* The key shots that helped McIlroy win second Masters
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport NI looks back on the moments that won Rory McIlroy the 2026 Masters, his second title at Augusta National.

- Will thrilling Scottish title race be decided on goal difference?
[8 hours old]: Rangers' 6-3 win over Falkirk extends the Ibrox side's advantage over leaders Heart of Midlothian and Celtic should the Scottish Premiership title be decided on goal difference.

- Sinner beats Alcaraz to return to world top spot
[8 hours old]: Jannik Sinner is back to world number one after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final in Monte Carlo.

- Tice £91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims
[8 hours old]: A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.


- The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[1 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

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. The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
[16 hours old]: A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

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. Artemis II: Return to the Moon
[44 hours old]: Four astronauts. One historic mission. Venturing further from Earth than ever before.

. How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
[3643 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

. Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
[25 hours old]: The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

. British Steel 'needs nationalising by the summer'
[18 hours old]: Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is "the best outcome" for British Steel as ownership talks continue.

. Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait
[54 hours old]: Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

. Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
[53 hours old]: A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.


. Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years
[56 hours old]: A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.

. Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
[59 hours old]: The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

. This coat cost 8 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
[66 hours old]: Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.

. Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
[62 hours old]: UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

. White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
[70 hours old]: The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

. Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
[81 hours old]: The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

. Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
[76 hours old]: Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

. OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
[76 hours old]: The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

. Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
[74 hours old]: The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

. UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
[88 hours old]: Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

. Lidl begins building its first ever pub
[85 hours old]: The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

. Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
[106 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

. UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
[109 hours old]: Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

. Music giant Universal gets bn takeover offer
[111 hours old]: The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[46 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[73 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[97 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[122 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[145 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

. Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
[169 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[313 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[337 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[303 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[409 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[432 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[480 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
[498 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
[504 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
[528 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
[551 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
[576 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
[600 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts
[31 hours old]: A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.

. How families can get crisis support to heat homes
[67 hours old]: A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.

. Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
[67 hours old]: The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.

. Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
[68 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[378 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

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

. What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[110 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[248 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[249 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[408 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[410 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.