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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 08:35 20 Mar 2026
 
- Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
[8 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
[1639 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
[2120 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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and in other news ...

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

* UK borrowing higher than expected in February
[0 hours old]: The ONS said an increase in government tax receipts was outweighed by a rise in spending.

- Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans
[8 hours old]: Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.

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

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

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

- Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps
[5 hours old]: The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.

- Woman who lost five family members in pier tragedy wants surviving daughter to 'live life'
[8 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.

- Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
[2 hours old]: Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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

- Iranians mark Persian new year under shadow of war
[8 hours old]: Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

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

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

- BTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fire
[4 hours old]: The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

- The Papers: Iran unleashes 'world energy shock' and 'King of the coast'
[3 hours old]: Fears of a global energy crisis after attacks on major gas sites in the Middle East dominates Friday's papers.

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

- Weekly quiz: How did this man accidentally turn himself blue?
[15 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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

- Reports of children as young as 11 abused in West Midlands mini-marts, BBC reveals
[14 hours old]: Child sexual abuse reports go back 10 years and were seen by safeguarding group which included police

- US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations
[7 hours old]: The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

- Fifa rules women's teams must have female coaches
[15 hours old]: Every team in Fifa's women's football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach as part of new regulations.

* I want to hold balance of power at next general election, says Zack Polanski
[1 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".

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

- Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
[10 hours old]: Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.

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

* Has Rosenior made his goalkeeping problem worse?
[1 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.

- My plan to overhaul football's academy system
[1 hours old]: Tony Pulis on why more should be done to help youngsters in the academy system, especially the majority who do not make it as professionals.

- Littler fights back from 5-0 down to stun Price
[10 hours old]: Luke Littler comes from 5-0 down to stun Gerwyn Price 6-5 in the final of Premier League Darts in Dublin where there were two maximum 170 checkouts in one game.

- Famous night for Forest in season to largely forget
[9 hours old]: Nottingham Forest are fighting for Premier League survival but reaching the Europa League quarter-finals could provide hope in an otherwise torrid season.

* GB's Jones beats childhood hero Williams as Swiatek stunned
[0 hours old]: Britain's Fran Jones says it "means everything" after defeating her childhood hero Venus Williams in the first round of the Miami Open.

- Sutton's predictions v Crookhaven stars Amari Bacchus & Genesis Lynea
[14 hours old]: Chris Sutton takes on Crookhaven stars Amari Bacchus and Genesis Lynea plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures and the Carabao Cup final.

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

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

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

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

* NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July
[1 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
[2 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
[2 hours old]: Yvonne Smith says "things were desperate" when she signed up to the Plate of Plenty in Nuneaton.

- Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living
[12 hours old]: From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.

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and in other older news ...

. Watch: Missile lands next to presenter during live report from Lebanon
[16 hours old]: In footage from Russian state broadcaster RT, correspondent Steve Sweeney is seen diving off screen as a missile hits.


. Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report
[17 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
[16 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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. (Another) Labour Leadership Challenge?
[36 hours old]: Angela Rayner sparks leadership speculation claiming Labour is “running out of time”.

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

. Is 'baby brain' real?
[386 hours old]: Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?

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

. How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[23 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage
[21 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
[19 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
[32 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
[32 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
[36 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?
[39 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?
[39 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?
[33 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
[42 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
[41 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
[56 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
[62 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
[69 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
[32 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?
[80 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
[104 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?
[176 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?
[160 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
[165 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
[200 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?
[170 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
[213 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
[248 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'
[272 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[344 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
[368 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?
[2657 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?
[2768 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
[19 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[87 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
[160 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
[182 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote