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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 12:55 21 Mar 2026
 
. Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
[22 hours old]: People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1667 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
[2149 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 ...

- UK allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets
[2 hours old]: Downing Street says ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of "reckless strikes".

- As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home
[1 hours old]: British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

- Sarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure mounts for her to give evidence on Epstein
[12 hours old]: There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.

- Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone
[12 hours old]: Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.

- Northern Lights forecast to reappear across UK on Saturday
[4 hours old]: Forecasters say there's another chance to see the aurora tonight with solar activity remaining high.

- Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
[3 hours old]: The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".

- Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused 0m in damage, new analysis shows
[14 hours old]: Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

* US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar
[0 hours old]: The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

- There are no meningitis restrictions in Canterbury - but something feels different
[3 hours old]: Events are cancelled and businesses say the city feels quieter after the start of the outbreak which has killed two young people.

- Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?
[11 hours old]: The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.

- Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family
[11 hours old]: Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.

- Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[11 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

- 'I'm worried my child enjoys it': Russian parents struggle with war propaganda lessons
[12 hours old]: The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

* Fans elated as BTS play first gig together in nearly four years
[1 hours old]: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.

- Iranian man charged after allegedly trying to enter nuclear base
[3 hours old]: Police Scotland arrested the 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman at the Faslane naval base on Thursday.

- BBC presenter Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Arctic challenge
[3 hours old]: The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories.

- Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
[1 hours old]: Brendon died of "natural causes", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

- A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream
[10 hours old]: Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.

- Victorians got Battle of Hastings wrong, expert says
[4 hours old]: A professor's findings claim King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings is a Victorian "invention".

- Traitors and Idris Elba help Comic Relief raise £30m
[12 hours old]: The annual charity telethon was hosted by Davina McCall and featured appearances from Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate.

- The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
[12 hours old]: The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

- Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say
[2 hours old]: Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.

- Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
[12 hours old]: Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

- Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
[13 hours old]: A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.

- Fog and sunshine in the weekend forecast as high pressure clings on
[10 hours old]: After a week that brought the warmest weather of the year so far temperatures are set to drop a little but many places will remain dry as Ben Rich explains.

* Man Utd to make formal complaint over 'astonishing' penalty decisions
[0 hours old]: Manchester United are left furious over "astonishing" refereeing decisions as two penalties were given and one was not in their draw at Bournemouth.

- O'Sullivan into first ranking final for two years
[2 hours old]: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title.

* 'Wowzer!' - Shoes fly and athletes collide in mixed relay
[0 hours old]: Belgium win a chaotic 4x400m mixed relay final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.




- Comic Relief helps fund free school uniform charity
[5 hours old]: Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.

- 'Without food charity, we might not eat'
[6 hours old]: Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.

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and in other older news ...

. Watch: Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated
[18 hours old]: The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.

. I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis
[122 hours old]: Maariya Khan was left with minimal movement after needing surgery following her cancer diagnosis.

. Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays
[99 hours old]: Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo.

. Secret tunnel to reopen after being hidden for 50 years
[93 hours old]: The grand Horsley Towers was once lived in by prominent 19th century mathematician Ada Lovelace.

. Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teen
[127 hours old]: An Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.

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. The Week: The War In Iran Escalates
[24 hours old]: Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?

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

. UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 financial crisis
[22 hours old]: The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.

. Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
[23 hours old]: Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

. Trump-backed television merger moves forward
[21 hours old]: Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

. Hargreaves Lansdown says IT issues which affected thousands are over
[19 hours old]: The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

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

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

. Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy
[44 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.

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

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

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

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

. How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[24 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage
[50 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
[47 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
[61 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
[61 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
[64 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?
[67 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?
[68 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?
[61 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
[71 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
[69 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
[85 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
[90 hours old]: The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[60 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?
[109 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
[132 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?
[205 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?
[188 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
[194 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
[229 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?
[198 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
[242 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
[277 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'
[300 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[372 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
[397 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Did you know you could transfer your ISA?
[24 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.

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

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2685 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?
[2797 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
[48 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[116 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.

. Witness History
[126 hours old]: On 2 March 2006, India and the United States finalised a controversial nuclear deal