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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 16:55 21 Apr 2026
 
* Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows
[0 hours old]: The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights.

- Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
[5 hours old]: New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[639 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
[2414 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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- Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer
[3 hours old]: Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.

* Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack
[0 hours old]: Accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night.

* Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition thrown out
[0 hours old]: The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.

- Mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members begins in El Salvador
[3 hours old]: The group are collectively accused of committing more than 47,000 crimes, including murder.

* Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
[0 hours old]: Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

* No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says
[1 hours old]: Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle.

- Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
[4 hours old]: The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.

- Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate
[2 hours old]: The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.

- Trapped nerve and wee stops - running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks pregnant
[2 hours old]: British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career.

- After the departure of Tim Cook, how will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?
[2 hours old]: How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.

- 'Why is the NHS funding students if it can't give them jobs?' Anger over recruitment freeze
[10 hours old]: Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs.

- Youngest transfusion patient 'now chirpy little boy' after treatment in the womb
[10 hours old]: A rare blood transfusion while in the womb saved a baby's life when his mum was 16 weeks pregnant.

* Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row
[0 hours old]: Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.

- Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death
[5 hours old]: One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit.

- If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yet
[13 hours old]: In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.

- Funding cuts turning beautiful Loch Lomond into 'rubbish dump'
[10 hours old]: Lost funding means a community group is no longer able to empty bins on the Loch Lomond tourist route.

* Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
[1 hours old]: The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

* Man admits rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman
[0 hours old]: John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins.

- Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'
[4 hours old]: US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.

- William and Catherine praise late Queen's 'lifetime of duty'
[3 hours old]: On what would have been her 100th birthday, the final design for a statue honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II is unveiled.

* Mexican president questions why US officials killed in crash were operating in country
[1 hours old]: The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab.

- The Global Story: How Pakistan became the peacemaker
[6 hours old]: Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.

- Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer?
[6 hours old]: With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs.

- Liverpool's Woodman on life as third-choice keeper
[4 hours old]: Liverpool's Freddie Woodman on the "tough" life of a third-choice goalkeeper and what it was like being thrown in "at the deep end" in the Merseyside derby.

- Midtjylland's Djabi seriously injured in stabbing
[2 hours old]: Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.

- New outlook for MacIntyre but hot temper 'part of who I am'
[2 hours old]: Robert MacIntyre targets improvement in his iron play as the 2024 champion looks forward to another Scottish Open in July, and says his temperament won't change.

- Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair
[5 hours old]: Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.

- Trapped nerve and wee stops - running a marathon 22 weeks pregnant
[2 hours old]: British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career.

- Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
[4 hours old]: Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

- Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
[6 hours old]: One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

- New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
[10 hours old]: Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

- Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
[4 hours old]: The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

- The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
[8 hours old]: While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

* Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe
[0 hours old]: Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February.

- 'Supercharger' call for threatened ceramics firm
[10 hours old]: A petition is calling for struggling Denby Pottery to be added to a government support scheme.

- Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
[4 hours old]: Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total 0bn.

* Water charges and rates increase could help Stormont 'raise £3bn a year'
[0 hours old]: Stormont would have £3bn a year extra if they cut jobs, increased rates and introduced water charges.

- Uni staff strike for cost of living 'weighting'
[2 hours old]: Library, museum, finance and IT staff are among members of Unite taking action over pay.

- What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[6 hours old]: Typical household bills fell by 7% when the new energy cap took effect on 1 April 2026.

- Pop-up shop helps families cope with rising costs
[10 hours old]: Customers receive tokens to claim up to 10 free items, from clothing to everyday home essentials.

- Charity offers 'stigma-free' food poverty service
[10 hours old]: The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels.

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. The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
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. Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
[20 hours old]: The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

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

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[112 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[136 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[184 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

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

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[253 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?
[280 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
[304 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
[328 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[64 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
[585 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
[783 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[17 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.

. New media space opens in Hull to help city's creatives
[26 hours old]: Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.

. Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire?
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