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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 09:35 24 Jul 2026
 
. Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
[21 hours old]: The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

. I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year
[39 hours old]: The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.

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

. Bus travellers respond to fare reduction
[43 hours old]: 'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.


and in other news ...

* France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
[0 hours old]: The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.

* US hits dozens of trading partners with new wave of tariffs
[0 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.

* Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
[0 hours old]: The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

- Fifty women tell BBC they were pressured into having sex with strangers
[3 hours old]: Women said their partners had pushed or coerced them into taking part in swinging.

* PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
[1 hours old]: Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.

- Hero swimmer helped two children during West Mersea beach tragedy
[3 hours old]: Witnesses say the unnamed rescuer dived into the water three times to save the children.

- Heat health alerts in effect for parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
[5 hours old]: Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.

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

- King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
[10 hours old]: King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.

- Scientists find the secret of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
[8 hours old]: A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple

- The new .5bn bridge which became a symbol of a strained US-Canada relationship
[2 hours old]: A bridge linking Michigan to Ontario is about to open but Canada has disinvited US dignitaries from the ceremony.

- UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'
[4 hours old]: An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.

- They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister
[8 hours old]: Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.

- Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film
[8 hours old]: The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.

- Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it
[8 hours old]: Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

- Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?
[13 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- The Papers: 'Burnham eager to get drilling' and 'Tardis fit for a King'
[2 hours old]: The papers are focusing on different aspects of Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.

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

- CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
[8 hours old]: The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

- Mathematicians win top prize after solving century-old problems
[1 hours old]: This is the first time Chinese nationals have won the prestigious Fields Medal.

- Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes
[2 hours old]: Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.

- What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it?
[15 hours old]: The PM's decision comes after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".

- Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak
[8 hours old]: The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked.

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


- Wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze
[3 hours old]: Data gathered by BBC Verify suggests an estimated 951 hectares of the Rhinogydd mountains have been burned.

* Influencer apologises for leaving bathtub on mountain
[0 hours old]: Tom Christopher carried the tub up the mountain in flip flops, before bathing in it at the summit.

- Why Rogers and Palmer will thrive together in Alonso's Chelsea
[3 hours old]: Why Morgan Rogers' skillset means he and fellow attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will prosper in Xabi Alonso's Chelsea.

- Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes
[15 hours old]: Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.

- Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding
[2 hours old]: Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine after being twice caught for speeding in Sydney.

- The two days which could make or break Fury-AJ
[2 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.

- What's working - and what's not - for WSL fans?
[2 hours old]: BBC Sport spoke to fans of the Women's Super League and England Lionesses to learn about their experiences in the game and discuss what could be improved.

- Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock
[9 hours old]: World number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57.

* Gymnast Amankwaah following in Fragapane's footsteps
[0 hours old]: Teenage gymnast Shantae Amankwaah on making her Commonwealth Games debut and following in Claudia Fragapane's footsteps.

- Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue
[11 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
[11 hours old]: As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

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

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

- How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[3 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.

- Help for electricity bills as crude oil hits 0
[13 hours old]: The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.


and in other older news ...

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[10794 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan
[16 hours old]: The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.

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

. Join the Addams Family on their epic haunted holiday
[117 hours old]: Unhappy to see you again. Gomez takes the family on a trip - what could go wrong?

. Oil prices hit 0 for the first time since May
[17 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'
[18 hours old]: Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

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

. Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired
[27 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
[32 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'
[26 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
[46 hours old]: June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.

. Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says
[39 hours old]: The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".

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

. Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal
[38 hours old]: The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.

. OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
[44 hours old]: It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[82 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
[105 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?
[249 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
[273 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
[369 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?
[416 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?
[513 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[561 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
[1041 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
[1113 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
[1369 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
[1953 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[22 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
[25 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.

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


 
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