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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 08:35 01 May 2026
 
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[870 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
[2646 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?


and in other news ...

- New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
[5 hours old]: The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.

* Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
[0 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

* Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented modern British politics
[1 hours old]: London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

- British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
[2 hours old]: Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

- The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
[7 hours old]: People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

- Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
[7 hours old]: A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

- Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
[7 hours old]: Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

- King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with visit to small town America
[5 hours old]: On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.

- Britney Spears charged with driving under influence in California
[9 hours old]: The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

- UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
[7 hours old]: The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.

- Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
[4 hours old]: The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

- The Renters' Rights Act is here - this is what it means for tenants and landlords
[14 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

- May's full 'Flower Moon' will light up the sky tonight
[7 hours old]: With spring flowers in full bloom, May's full Flower Moon rises on Friday as Darren Bett explains.

- Newspaper headlines: 'PM vows to act' and 'Brace for more terror attacks'
[3 hours old]: The main story for many of the papers continues to be the knife attack in Golders Green on Wednesday.

- Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final?
[14 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- 'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
[8 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

* South East Water chair resigns after report into supply issues that left thousands without drinking water
[0 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.


- Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out
[8 hours old]: Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.

* Six injured in Washington state school stabbing
[0 hours old]: Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.

- Restore Britain party refunds crypto project's donations
[7 hours old]: A Labour MP raised concerns about the donations with the Electoral Commission.

- Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?
[9 hours old]: BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

- Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
[3 hours old]: The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

- 'Where are you? Wow. It is so, so bad' - Emery's impassioned VAR rant
[8 hours old]: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says VAR made a "huge mistake" in not sending off Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

- 'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
[9 hours old]: Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal Palace's pursuit of a first major European trophy.

- Littler beats Humphries to go top of Premier League
[9 hours old]: World number one Luke Littler wins his fifth night of the Premier League Darts season to return to the top of the table.

- Higgins level with Murphy and Wu leads Allen in semis
[10 hours old]: John Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.

- What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?
[13 hours old]: Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.

* South East Water chair resigns after critical report
[0 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.


- What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
[14 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

- Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[8 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

- Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
[9 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

- Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips
[2 hours old]: Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

- China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
[7 hours old]: The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

- Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
[15 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

- Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England
[15 hours old]: The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

- Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
[13 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

- Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
[14 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

- Heating oil prices rose by 92% in March
[8 hours old]: Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.


and in other older news ...

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[8777 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. What The King Did (And Didn’t) Say To Trump
[37 hours old]: Decoding what the King said to President Trump.

. Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
[104 hours old]: The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner

. Sutton's predictions v Ella and Jake from Jamie Johnson FC
[18 hours old]: Chris Sutton takes on Ella and Jake from BBC football drama Jamie Johnson FC plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.

. Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
[16 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

. Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
[22 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

. 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
[26 hours old]: Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[32 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[80 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[104 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[175 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[200 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[183 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[248 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[272 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Why are UK prices rising more quickly?
[19 hours old]: The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[296 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[817 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
[1015 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[45 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

. What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
[46 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[89 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[181 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[194 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.


 
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